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Gods and Generals (Abridged) Audiobook
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The New York Times bestselling prequel to the Pulitzer Prize–winning classic The Killer Angels In this brilliantly written epic novel, Jeff Shaara traces the lives, passions, and careers of the great military leaders from the first gathering clouds of the Civil War. Here is Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, a hopelessly by-the-book military instructor and devout Christian who becomes the greatest commander of the Civil War; Winfield Scott Hancock, a captain of quartermasters who quickly establishes himself as one of the finest leaders of the Union army; Joshua Chamberlain, who gives up his promising academic career and goes on to become one of the most heroic soldiers in American history; and Robert E. Lee, never believing until too late that a civil war would ever truly come to pass. Profound in its insights into the minds and hearts of those who fought in the war, Gods and Generals creates a vivid portrait of the soldiers, the battlefields, and the tumultuous times that forever shaped the nation.
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"A wonderful recount in easy to read and understand language, Gods and Generals tells of the difficult conditions of the first years of the Civil War. Anyone with an interest in Civil War history will gain from this well researched and written true story. "
— David (4 out of 5 stars)
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Winner of the 1997 W. Y. Boyd Literary Award for Excellence in Military Fiction
Gods and Generals Listener Reviews
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" This is historical fiction done well. It is interesting how one man can do so well with a novel (Michael Shaara) and then his son (Jeff Shaara) can equal or surpass his father in writing the same genre book (Civil War historical fiction). Read both! "
— Steve, 5/8/2011 -
" I got about 100 pages into this nearly 500 page book when it was due back to the library. I may try again another time. "
— NaDell, 4/8/2011 -
" After you read The Killer Angels, read this book. "
— George, 3/7/2011 -
" Great book. Takes a while to develop but great portrayal of civil war characters. My favorite of all was <br/>General Lee. "
— Tom, 2/26/2011 -
" Saw the movie, and read the book. Liked both. Shaara is a very descriptive writer. You can almost remove yourself from where you are and put yourself in the book. I love war history. His writing is tops!! "
— A.J.K., 1/9/2011 -
" The period November 1858 - June 1863 focusing primarily on Stonewall Jackson and Robt. E. Lee in northern Virginia looks into the souls of the major players. "
— Salsadancer, 12/21/2010 -
" Jeff is my favorite author, bar none. This is an excellent book for anyone wanting to learn about Civil War. "
— Catherine, 12/13/2010 -
" This was a book that looked at battles of the civil war from the point of view of four generals from both sides of the fighting. The events of the civil war is so very sad. The generals were very close to God and their counsel came in time to help through a personal challenge. "
— Elaine, 11/22/2010 -
" I'm glad I read it, to put The Killer Angels in perspective, but MAN is this a depressing book. "
— Crystal, 11/15/2010
About Jeff Shaara
Robertson Dean has played leading roles on and off Broadway and at dozens of regional theaters throughout the country. He has a BA from Tufts University and an MFA from Yale. His audiobook narration has garnered ten AudioFile Earphones Awards. He now lives in Los Angeles, where he works in film and television in addition to narrating.
About Stephen Lang
Stephen Lang is a Tony Award–nominated actor who has made a name for himself on stages both at home and abroad. Perhaps most well-known for his role in James Cameron’s Avatar, his other film credits include The Men Who Stare at Goats, Public Enemies, Tombstone, and many more.