Books like Gods and Generals by Jeff Shaara
Jeff Shaara takes the acclaimed foundation set by his father’s Pulitzer‑winning *The Killer Angels* and widens the lens to cover the entire United States Civil War, from its origins to its conclusion. Drawing on family ties to the war and extensive research, the novel weaves a sweeping narrative that places familiar battles—such as Gettysburg—within the larger military, political, and social currents that defined the era.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Jeff Shaara
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