Jeff shaara became a published author in 1996 with gods and generals, one of the novels he is best known for. I read jeff shaara s novel about the siege of vicksburg, a chain of thunder and then worked back to shaara s novel a blaze of glory, a historical novel of the battle of shiloh. I learned what was taught in school the west coast perspective and i read the red badge of courage but that was about it. A blaze of glory is the first of a new 4book series, set more in the western theater of the civil. Bernard cornwell michael shaara michael crichton john grisham tom.
A blaze of glory is a riveting installment in shaara s historical fiction catalog. Theyll still aim that musket and do their best to kill that. A blaze of glory takes us to the actionpacked western theater for a vivid recreation of one of the wars bl. I would no recommend buying this book in its present state. Books for a full synopsis of each book, click on the book cover, or go to the shop page. In a blaze of glory, shaara begins a trilogy of books about the smaller battles of the civil war, in this case the battle of shiloh. A novel of the battle of shiloh details the horrific 1862 battle brilliantly. The title comes from a marvelous quote from general later president james garfield, who was present at the battle. Jeff shaara is the new york times bestselling author of a chain of thunder, a blaze of glory, the final storm, no less than victory, the steel wave, the rising tide, to the last man, the glorious cause, rise to rebellion, and gone for soldiers, as well as gods and generals and the last full measuretwo novels that complete the civil war. Jeff shaara is the new york times bestselling author of a chain of thunder, a blaze of glory, the final storm, no less than victory, the steel wave, the rising tide, to the last man, the glorious cause, rise to rebellion, and gone for soldiers, as. Jeff is the son of michael shaara, author of the pulitzer prize winning killer angels. New york times bestseller from jeff shaara comes more. Library journal new york times bestseller spring 1862.
Buy a cheap copy of a blaze of glory book by jeff shaara. A blaze of glory by jeff shaara, ballantine books 2012, the civil war in the west book 1, paperback, 480 pages. As fans of shaaras the last full measure and his fathers the killer angels will attest, his return to the civil war era is a welcome one. A blaze of glory takes us to the actionpacked western theater for a vivid recreation of one of the wars bloodiest and most iconic engagementsthe battle of shiloh. A novel of the battle of shiloh ebook written by jeff shaara.
Jeff shaara is the new york times bestselling author of the steel wave, the rising tide, to the last man, the glorious cause, rise to rebellion, and gone for soldiers, as well as gods and generals and the last full measuretwo novels that complete the civil war trilogy that began with his fathers pulitzer prizewinning classic the killer angels. A novel of the battle of shiloh begins the new jeff shaara trilogy focusing on events of the civil wars western theater. This novel is meticulously researched and brings a vivid reality to the. Doesnt matter if these boys are illiterate mudkickers or college boys. Jeff shaara is the new york times bestselling author of thirteen books, including no less than victory, the steel wave, the rising tide, rise to rebellion, and gone for soldiers, as well as gods and generals and the last full measuretwo novels that complete the civil war trilogy that began with his fathers pulitzer prizewinning classic the killer angels.
A novel of the civil war the opening volume of the war in the west series, focusing on the horrific tragedy, for both sides, of the battle of shiloh. At the age of 16, he operated a rare coin business. In 1974, jeff graduated with a degree in criminology from florida state university. The title comes from a marvelous quote from general later president james garfield, who was present at. Below is a list of jeff shaara s books in order of when they were originally released. A blaze of glory in the first novel of a spellbinding new trilogy, new york times bestselling author jeff shaara returns to the civil war terrain he knows best. The son of pulitzer prizewinning author michael shaara the killer angels, jeff shaara completed his fathers civil war trilogy with gods and generals and the last full measure, and went on to earn acclaim as an author of historical novels that document and dramatize the events that formed the. Albert sidney johnston, sherman, grant, and the foot soldiers who faced off for the first bloody tragedy of the war.
Jeff shaara is the new york times bestselling author of a chain of thunder, a blaze of glory, the final storm, no less than victory, the steel wave, the rising tide, to the last man, the glorious cause, rise to rebellion, and gone for soldiers, as well as gods and generals and the last full measuretwo novels that complete the civil war trilogy that began with his fathers pulitzer prize. In the first novel of a spellbinding new trilogy, new york times. A blaze of glory by jeff shaara goodreads share book. A blaze of glory jeff shaara 9780345527356 netgalley. Ive had a passing interest in the american civil war. Through accounts revolving around grant, johnston, beauregard and others the story passes through the terrible battle to the aftermath, where both sides claimed victory, even though the confederates retreated. Jeff shaara, a son of italian immigrant, was born in new brunswick, new jersey in 1952. Jeff shaara is the new york times bestselling author of a chain of thunder, a blaze of glory, the final storm, no less than victory, the steel wave, the rising tide, to the last man, the glorious cause, rise to rebellion, and gone for soldiers, as well as gods and generals and the last full measuretwo novels that complete the civil war trilogy that began with his fathers pulitzer prizewinning classic, the killer.
Shaara returns to the civil war with a blaze of glory. Recounted with youarethere immediacy, shaara opens up the mysteries of just how japana small, deeply militarist nationcould launch one of historys most devastating surprise attacks. Within these two days over,000 federals were killed, wounded, captured or missing. Gods and generals is the first book in the civil war trilogy and a prequel to jeff shaara father epic book. A blaze of glory takes the reader to shiloh, via the long buildup, with both sides fearing the enemy was stronger. This novel is meticulously researched and brings a vivid reality to the historical events depicted.
A novel of the battle of shiloah, and chain of thunder. Preorders are now being accepted for my new novel, to wake the giant, a story that deals with pearl harbor. This novel is meticulously researched and brings a vivid. A blaze of glory takes the reader to the western theater of the war and the battle of shiloh. Shaaras books previously and was delighted to find this one in my local library even though i did not read the first book in the series. Jeff shaara is the new york times bestselling author of the fateful lightning, the smoke at dawn, a chain of thunder, a blaze of glory, the final storm. Jeff shaara books list of books by author jeff shaara thriftbooks. See all books authored by jeff shaara, including gods and generals, and the last full measure, and more on.
A blaze of glory is the first of a new 4 book series, set more in the western theater of the civil war. Books by jeff shaara authors like jeff shaara what. Cover art from jeff s latest book to wake the giant a personal note from jeff. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read a blaze of glory. The confederate army in the west teeters on the brink of. It is here, in the grim killing fields of shiloh, that jeff shaara brings us back into the civil war, and he does it will all the exquisite skill one has become accustomed to when picking up a volume of his work. A blaze of glory is the first of a new 4book series, set more in the western theater of the civil war. A novel of the siege of vicksburg, both published by ballantine books, are jeff shaara s first two. The two books form part of a projected trilogy of historical novels of the civil war in the west. Jeff shaara has 42 books on goodreads with 202181 ratings. I have read every one of jeff shaaras historical fiction novels.
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These are well researched and put the reader into the mind of both the leaders and the shmucks on the ground during the key events of the wars. June, 2011 a blaze of glory uses the same shaara style by viewing the horror of battle through characters with boots on the ground. A blaze of glory takes us to the actionpacked western theater for a vivid recreation of one of the wars bloodiest and most iconic engagements. There is also no support mechanism that i can find to report it or redownload the book. Jeff shaaras novel blaze of glory provides a memorable vision of that suspense filled campaign and battle. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. New york times bestselling author jeff shaara returns to the civil war terrain he knows so well, with the latest novel in the series that started with a blaze of glory and a chain of thunder. A novel of the battle of shiloh unabridged 2012 the final storm. Books by jeff shaara authors like jeff shaara what should i read next register for free to build your own book lists.
Jeff shaara continues his magnificent writing with another civil war historical novel. The same can be said of the battle of shiloh april 67, 1862. In the first novel of a spellbinding new trilogy, new york times bestselling author jeff shaara returns to the civil war terrain he knows best. Confederate loses were nearly 11,000 were killed, wounded.
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