The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War (The Civil War: 1861-1865 Book 2)

Name: The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War (The Civil War: 1861-1865 Book 2)
Price: 6.99 USD
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Rating: 4.7 (10125 reviews)
Author: Michael Shaara

by Michael Shaara

Historical Fiction Literary Fiction

4.7 (10,125)

4.7 stars from 10,125 reviews. One of the highest rated Historical Fiction books we track.

374 pages~6.2 hr readPublished by The Audio PartnersPublished 1974-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You want to understand the Civil War through the intimate thoughts and fears of real commanders like Lee and Meade rather than textbook summaries.
You love historical fiction that balances grand battles with personal moments: love, doubt, conscience, and the cost of conviction.
You appreciate meticulous research woven into narrative so seamlessly you forget you're reading about a real battle that killed 50,000 men.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer plot-driven stories over character studies and reflection on moral questions.
You find dense battle descriptions tedious or struggle with military terminology and tactical details.
You want a protagonist to root for rather than multiple perspectives showing both sides of an impossible conflict.

About this book

The Killer Angels is a Civil War novel centered on the Battle of Gettysburg, depicting four days of intense fighting between two armies with opposing visions—one fighting for freedom, the other for a way of life. The narrative extends beyond military strategy to explore the personal dimensions of war: memories, promises, love, and the loss of futures, innocence, and beauty alongside the soldiers who fell on the Pennsylvania fields. This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel has sold more than three million copies and inspired the film Gettysburg. The 50th anniversary edition includes a new introduction by Jeff Shaara. According to historian James M. McPherson, the book offers both a detailed recreation of the battle and deeper insight into the war's meaning and purpose.

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Currently #4,158 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller. Climbing the charts — 47% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.7★ from 10,125 reviews

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