Total Page : 72
Publisher : SparkNotes
Publication Date : 2002 07 15
>> Men of Honor
The main characters in this book come alive As I turned the pages it s as if I could feel the sun beating down on my back in those July days of 1863 I sensed the fear the soldiers must have had as they contemplated the charge that ended the battle I felt the fatique of Robert E Lee the humble courage of Joshua Chamberlain and the pain of Armistead as he lay there dying thinking of his old friend If you are wondering about what it felt like to be at Gettysburg read this book
>> A must read for every American
My highest recommendation This story needs to be known by all Americans and it is written in a captivating way Superb
>> Climatic battle of the Civil War
The Killer Angels portrays the principal players of the climatic battle of the Civil War Each of the participants has his own story to tell For the Confederate leaders the war became a struggle between love of country and love of state family and traditions The Union leaders were less dogmatic and most insisted the war was not about slavery The portrayal of Robert E Lee is riveting Michael Shaara has humanized and personalized the pivotal battle at Gettysburg
