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Michael Shaara - The Killer Angels: A Novel of the Civil War: Not a bad book

Sat, 2 Sep 2006 17:54:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fischeryan - This book is an interesting tale of the battle of Gettysburg. It is told through the eyes of the generals and commanders on the battle field. The book is absolutely a must read for anyone who enjoys reading about wars, and more specifically the civil...

Michael Shaara - The Killer Angels: A Novel of the Civil War: The closest thing to living through the Battle of Gettysburg

Wed, 22 May 2002 21:03:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sparkyathome - Killer Angels, by Michael Shaara, is one of the most thorough and well-written works of historical fiction ever published. It is a well-crafted novel, drawing from the written accounts, diaries and letters of the soldiers and civilians who were present...

Michael Shaara - The Killer Angels: A Novel of the Civil War: A Unique and Thoughtful View of America's Armageddon

Tue, 17 Jul 2001 05:51:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author believer77 - All I wanted to do was find a good book to read. Instead,

I found a supreme masterpiece about how war can be so unkind to those who dared to experience it.

A few years ago, I was looking through my local Blockbuster for something I...

Michael Shaara - The Killer Angels: A Novel of the Civil War: The Killer Angels: Blood, Honor & Ambivilence

Tue, 30 Jan 2001 17:44:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Mr.Eyore - We've been a little Civil War crazy around here lately. Pookster was reading a 1000 page tome called Battle Cry For Glory, while I fought through The Killer Angels. Plus we rented the entire Ken Burns Civil War miniseries-docu-letter-reading thing,...

Michael Shaara - The Killer Angels: A Novel of the Civil War: Hey, Didn't I See You At Gettysburg?

Thu, 28 Dec 2000 18:44:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Urbansk8ter - I am an avid history fan. I love to learn about American History in particular. The civil war was a violent and bloody part of our country’s history. In class, we started to study the Civil War. Our professor, as an early Christmas gift, assigned us...

Michael Shaara - The Killer Angels: A Novel of the Civil War: Good for the soul.

Thu, 7 Sep 2000 01:20:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jargonface - This book was suggested to me by an employee of Blockbuster, which may very well be the only time that they've gotten something right (strange it would be a book and not a movie, isn't it?). I had seen the movie version (Gettysburg) long before I...

Michael Shaara - The Killer Angels: A Novel of the Civil War: In Love

Thu, 31 Aug 2000 09:17:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nerys - I am a history buff with a special interest in the American Civil War. I actually saw the movie Gettysburg before I read this, but I still love both the book and movie. From that moment on, Chamberlain became my hero for his courage in the battles. Until...

Michael Shaara - The Killer Angels: A Novel of the Civil War: A Great Civil War Book!

Mon, 17 Jul 2000 10:42:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author JasonMilne - Michael Shaara's THE KILLER ANGELS is one of the finest pieces of historic fiction I have ever read. The book is narrated by living the battle through the minds of the Union and Confederate generals. Each of the three days, from the battle on Cemetary...

Michael Shaara - The Killer Angels: A Novel of the Civil War: my favorite book

Sat, 3 Jun 2000 15:57:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mieke - THis is my all time favorite book. I read it only after I had seen the movie Gettysburg. This book did so much for the reputation of the forgotten civil war general James Longstreet. It was the first time that a positive account was written about him and...

Michael Shaara - The Killer Angels: A Novel of the Civil War: Brilliant Historical Novel!

Thu, 13 Apr 2000 23:45:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author UncleJim - The Killer Angels is an excellent work of historical fiction! Absolutely the BEST historical novel on the Civil War I have ever read. This book should be required reading in America's high schools, no question.

Shaara's characters have been...

Michael Shaara - The Killer Angels: A Novel of the Civil War: Very moving book

Sun, 9 Apr 2000 14:28:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bogush - I have to say that this has to be on of the best books ever written.

It is about the Battle at Gettysburg.

It tells you about all the battles of this 4 day run in this Pennsylvania town. It covers both the North and South, both sides,...

Michael Shaara - The Killer Angels: A Novel of the Civil War: Re-Living the Battle of Gettysburg

Wed, 1 Mar 2000 00:42:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author YoKelli - Michael Shaara's account of the four days surrounding the Battle of Gettysburg is amazing. He makes the battle and the people come alive. He vividly describes the feeling, the sensations, and the emotions of such a great battle in American History...

Michael Shaara - The Killer Angels: A Novel of the Civil War: I understand!

Mon, 14 Feb 2000 14:10:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jenzahara - I love to read about the Civil War, especially when it deals with people more than battles. I always thought the battle scenes were boring. Until now. This book has great characterization, yes, but the description of Gettysburg was awesome! The book...

Michael Shaara - The Killer Angels: A Novel of the Civil War: General Shwarzkopf loved it!

Tue, 8 Feb 2000 11:44:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chrisal - Michael Shaara's book about the Battle of Gettysburg during the Civil War is the most detailed book about war that I have ever read. Im not alone in my opinion, General Norman Shwarzkopf said that it was the best book about war that he has ever read...

Michael Shaara - The Killer Angels: A Novel of the Civil War: Witness History

Mon, 7 Feb 2000 00:55:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cowgrljme - This book is incredible. I am a fan of the Civil War mostly as a result of reading this book. What a great account of the war that tore the nation apart.

This book is more than a statement of what happened during the battle of Gettysburg...

Michael Shaara - The Killer Angels: A Novel of the Civil War: The Battle of Gettysburg: You Are There!

Thu, 3 Feb 2000 03:43:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mgreber - Michael Shaara's The Killer Angels is a riveting piece of historical fiction, detailing the days prior to the Battle of Gettysburg and the Battle itself. Going into the minds of these historical characters, creating internal and external...

Michael Shaara - The Killer Angels: A Novel of the Civil War: Mike Shaara's Killer Angels

Tue, 25 Jan 2000 20:22:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Auggie63 -

Michael Shaara's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the Battle of Gettysburg makes any avid civilwar junky cringle with enthusiasm. I read the book my freshman year at college and immediately fell in love with it. Shaara brings you a realistic...

Michael Shaara - The Killer Angels: A Novel of the Civil War: Killer Angel Trilogy

Tue, 28 Dec 1999 14:43:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author pooie - I've read all three books in this series. Killer Angels was written by Michael Shaara and his son Jeff wrote the other two books in the series - "Gods and Generals" and "The Last Full Measure".

I found the two books...

Michael Shaara - The Killer Angels: A Novel of the Civil War: More then just a book on the Civil War

Sun, 19 Dec 1999 20:10:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author f2773bwf - The battle of Gettysburg was the turning point of the American Civil War. The real battle takes place not between two opposing armies, but inside of the men that fought in it. This is an outstanding book for the Civil war enthusiast as well as the...

Michael Shaara - The Killer Angels: A Novel of the Civil War: It's All About Character

Mon, 13 Dec 1999 20:29:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Requafilms - The ability to articulately define characters and develop a human dimension to historical icons is demonstrated with great agility by Shaara in this classic tale based around the Battle of Gettysburg. I have read this book half a dozen times and each...

Michael Shaara - The Killer Angels: A Novel of the Civil War: One of the Best Books of All Time

Thu, 2 Dec 1999 23:03:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author eshenton - This is my favorite book of all time. The movie 'Gettysburg' was based on this book. It tells the story of the Battle of Gettysburg in an interesting way. It truly illustrates the Civil War as a "gentleman's war".

This book is...