Michael Shaara
What’s inside
The Killer Angels is a historical novel that narrates the events of the four days of the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding of the Battle of Gettysburg
- Insight into military strategy and leadership
- Appreciation for historical narrative storytelling
- Exploration of human elements in war
Key Points
- The Prelude to Battle
- The Conflict and Strategies
- Character Portrayals and Perspectives
- The Brutality of Combat
- The Aftermath and Reflection
- Historical Accuracy with Creative License
Who’s it For
- history enthusiasts
- military fiction fans
- Civil War scholars
- readers interested in historical drama
About the author
Michael Shaara was an American writer of science fiction, sports fiction, and historical fiction. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for ‘The Killer Angels’.