Gods and Generals
by Jeff Shaaraliterary work· published 1996
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4 cassettes 4 hoursRead by Stephen LangThe story of Gods and Generals begins with Michael Shaara, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning classic The Killer Angels. A native of New Jersey, Michael Shaara grew to be an adventurous young man: over the years, he found work as a sailor, a paratrooper, a policeman, and an English professor at Florida State University. In 1952, his son Jeff was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Michael's interest in Gettysburg was prompted by some letters written by his great-grandfather, who had been wounded at the great battle while serving with the 4th Georgia Infantry. In 1966, he took his family on a vacation to the battlefield and found himself moved.In 1970, Michael Shaara returned to Gettysburg with his son Jeff.
Adaptations (1)
Gods and Generals was adapted into a 2003 film.
Gods and Generals2003 · film · 219 min · dir. Ron Maxwell · IMDb ↗Follows the personal and professional life of Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson, a brilliant if eccentric Confederate general, from the outbreak of the American Civil War until its halfway point.
