Gods and Generals - (Civil War Trilogy) by Jeff Shaara

Gods and Generals is a historical fiction novel that delves into the lives of four military leaders during the Civil War - Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, Winfield Scott Hancock, Joshua Chamberlain, and Robert E.

Lee.

The book provides a vivid portrait of the soldiers, battlefields, and tumultuous times that shaped the nation.

Jeff Shaara's beautifully sensitive novel explores the empathetic realm of psycho-history, where enemies do not exist - just mortal men forced to make crucial decisions and survive on the same battlefield.

The book creates a compelling portrait of the complex Robert E.

Lee, who is faced with the agonizing decision of resigning from a distinguished army career in order to defend his home.

Gods and Generals is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, military strategy, or simply great storytelling.