Chronological Order of Civil War: 1861-1865 Books

1 Gods and Generals (Civil War Trilogy) Hardcover – May 28, 1996 1st print

3 The Last Full Measure: A Novel of the Civil War (Civil War Trilogy) Hardcover – June, 1998 1st print

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ballantine Books; First Edition (May 19, 1998)

Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 576 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780345404916

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0345404916

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.35 x 1.61 x 9.51 inches

In 1996, Jeff’s first novel was published by Ballantine Books publishers. The novel was known as “Gods and Generals” and was the prequel to great work of his father. The novel got onto Bestseller List of New York Times, and remained there for about fifteen weeks. All the Critics nationwide praised Jeff's writing ability and the book .The novel was awarded the “Boyd Award” which is the American Library Association’s Prestigious award. Everybody including Jeff himself was surprised .The novel focuses on the events that occurred between 1858 and 1863 during the civil wars in America and ends as two armies are marching toward Gettysburg. Jeff copied his father's approach; he focused on important officers of the two armies who included Lieutenant Colonel Joshua Chamberlain, Lt. Gen. Thomas, Major Gen. Winfield Scotthan Cock and General Robert E. Lee. He depicts the emotional drama of soldiers fighting against their old friends .The author Shaara, also reveals accurately the historical details including strategies, troop movements and tactical combat situations .The novel shows that General Hancock dread of the day he will fire on his old friend called Lewis in the Confederate army. The novel also reveals General Lee’s disillusionment with Confederate bureaucracy and also General Jackson’s religious fervor. More over the book covers all the events leading to the war. It include the battles of the first Bull Run, second Bull Run, Williamsburg, Antietam, Chancellorsville and Fredericksburg...

In 1998, Jeff Shaara come up with the sequel, “The Last Full Measure”. The novel was published with same result as “the Gods and General”. The novel remained top on the Bestseller list for thirteen weeks on the New York Times it gained universal praise from fans and critics nationwide. Employing similar styles as the other novels, the author led the readers to the most important soldiers of the Confederate and Union army as they reorganize after Gettysburg and progress on into final 2 years of war.In the novel ,you will find Gen, Robert Lee and Brigadier Gen Joshua Chamberlain who is newly promoted. Also the novel features a new Lieutenant Gen. Ulysses Grant who controls Northern troops after many commanders failed to ensure victory. The author gives a detailed information about honorable men whose egotism, heroism and incompetence changed course of history of United States from overland campaign to siege of Peters burg and from home of chamberlain in Maine to Appomattox Court House. The title of the novel comes from a certain line in the Gettysburg’s address which commit them to be dedicated task remaining untackled.