The Last Full Measure by Jeff Shaara
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Book Reviews of The Last Full Measure
Book Review: Good end to the series
Summary: 5 Stars
For anybody who has read the first two books in this series this book wraps up the series beautifully. While this book does stand on its own and you do not have to read the previous two, I highly reccomend it. The battle scenes are well illustrated by the author as well as the horror lee must have felt of not being able to feed his troops. I think the best thing in this book is the choice the author made on the characters to center them on: Lee, Grant and Chamberlin. I highly reccomend this book as well as the whole series (Gods and Generals, The Killer Angels & The Last Full Measure) to anybody even if you are not a huge fan of historical fiction.Book Review: Great finale...hated for it to end!
Summary: 5 Stars
The Last Full Measure was aptly named for the great story it told of the last agonizing months of the Civil War. Jeff Shaara's writing ability shows more development here than in Gods and Generals. His respect for historical accuracy and for the characters he portrays is evident throughout. I recommend the trilogy highly as one of the best I've ever read. I so hated for this to end that I traveled even further back in time to read of Lee in his Mexican War days (Gone for Soldiers) by the same author. If you want to learn history and enjoy it more than you thought possible, this is a wonderful way to do it!Book Review: Shaara's masterpiece
Summary: 5 Stars
The Last Full Measure capstones the story of the Civil War told through the eyes of the people who experienced it. In this endeavor, Jeff Shaara continues the awe-inspiring writing of his father, who wrote the Killer Angles. His history is flawlessly accurate, the characters are real people, and his battle scenes, such as the wonderful Crater explosion description, are engrossing. Jeff Shaara's Civil War work is exceptional for someone who was not even trained as a writer, and without any prior experience. Jeff Shaara's Last Full Measure is a welcome addition to any Civil War buff's library.Book Review: Excellent Read
Summary: 5 Stars
Jeff Shaara out did himself on this novel. The perspective he provides on the players in the final moments of the War is truly amazing. He is able to bring a human face to Lee and Grant and bring you into their thought processes, pride, and feelings. Not only does he put a face on the upper echelon of the armies of Lee and Grant but he also provides a perspective from the front lines and the officers charged to command those troops.I would recommend this book to anyone, especially a younger individual. These men were men of courage and honor, their actions should be learned and studied.
Book Review: The Last Full Measure
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a excellent book telling the story of the Civil War after the Civil War till Lee's surrender and a little bit beyond that. It vividly tells the story, not only of how Grant subdued and completely overcame the Army of Northern Virginia, but also the human side. It emphasis the story from the viewpoint of 3 persons, General Lee, Grant and Chamberlain. There is also a good review at the end about what became of these important men in the war. If you want to understand what happened in a clear, concise way then this is the book for you. I highly recommend it.