The Killer Angels
The pain, joy, bloodshed, death, and sorrow of the Civil War are all contained in the book called, "The Killer Angels." This book will show you the thoughts, feelings and actions of many of the leaders of both armies. By reading this book you will get an in depth view of the bloodiest days of the Civil War. Even if you know absolutely nothing about this war, you can still read and understand everything that is portrayed. This story not only gives you the view of many of the major leaders, but it also gives you the maps an strategies used in this war. It also shows you the conflicts in making these strategies. This book has inspired many, but the true question is will it inspire you? Reading this book will cause you to be engulfed in the horrors, hardships, and glories of the Civil War. The author's main purpose in writing this book is to inform and involve the reader. I believe that Michael Shaara gave the reader the true information and viewpoints. He wanted to get the reader hooked on the book. He did not want this book to be only read by historians and people that know a lot about the Civil War. He wanted this book to be able to be read by anyone. He did not want it to matter if you didn't know anything or a lot
of things about the Civil War. This purpose is extremely difficult to achieve, but by using the style of writing that was used, he may have accomplished this goal. Michael Shaara portrayed the Civil War in a novel that is like no other. It gave an in depth view of the events leading up to, during, and after the battle of Gettysburg. All of the important battles and events during those four days were included. He extensively researched and explained that part of the war. He molded that information into a great novel. The author greatly proved and explained his main idea. This book gives you one of the best ways to view and understand the Civil War. By reading this book I have learned a lot more about the Civil War. I now have a better understanding of its events and battles. The strategies used in the book were the ones used in the war. The maps in the book also give the true location of both armies. These maps helped the readers have an idea of the geography. They helped show where the battles took place. Each movement that the army made we true too. Nothing in this novel can be proven to be completely fictitious. In every aspect there seem to be some truth. Another one of the author's man ideas is using the leaders in separate points of view. In every chapter there was a different leader and his point of view. This showed how everyone felt about each battle or occurrence. The author did not attempt to sway the reader to one army or the other. He let the reader choose whose side he or she was on. Michael Shaara does not ever describe army or t
Some common words found in the essay are:
Michael Shaara, Civil War, Round Top, Longstreet Lee, Killer Angels, civil war, , michael shaara, reading book, maps book, war book, main idea, maps detailed, depth view, described detail, strategies book,
Approximate Word count = 1065
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
|
