The Civil War Trilogy Books in Order
The Civil War Trilogy consists of three novels about the American Civil War: Michael Shaara's Pulitzer Prize-winning "The Killer Angels" (1974), centered on the Battle of Gettysburg, and two books written by his son Jeff Shaara as prequel and sequel — "Gods and Generals" (1996) and "The Last Full Measure" (1998). In narrative/chronological reading order, "Gods and Generals" comes first, followed by "The Killer Angels," then "The Last Full Measure."
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1996 · Jeff Shaara
This audiobook edition, spanning 4 cassettes and 4 hours, is read by Stephen Lang. It presents a saga tied to Michael Shaara's Pulitzer Prize-winning…
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Buy on Amazon1974 · Michael Shaara
A 1974 historical novel awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1975, telling the story of the four days of the Battle of Gettysburg in the…
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Buy on Amazon1998 · Jeff Shaara
This novel concludes the father-son trilogy begun with Michael Shaara's The Killer Angels and continued by Jeff Shaara's Gods and Generals. Opening…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Civil War Trilogy books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Gods and Generals”. Start with “Gods and Generals.”
How many books are in the The Civil War Trilogy series?
We list 3 books by Jeff Shaara , published between 1974–1998.
Where can I buy the The Civil War Trilogy books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.