I agree with Mark, God's and Generals is very worthy of this series. Jeff Sharaa writes much like his father did in The Killer Angels. He goes through intense detail about battles and explaining what it happening on the battlefield, I found that it was really hard to put this book down during those times, which is most of the book. This novel really helped convey the complete incompetence of union commanders pre-Gettysburg. The book introduced me to new characters of the war that I've never ... (show more)

I agree with Mark, God's and Generals is very worthy of this series. Jeff Sharaa writes much like his father did in The Killer Angels. He goes through intense detail about battles and explaining what it happening on the battlefield, I found that it was really hard to put this book down during those times, which is most of the book. This novel really helped convey the complete incompetence of union commanders pre-Gettysburg. The book introduced me to new characters of the war that I've never heard of before, it's been really exiting to read about these battles in vivid detail, then going back to do my own research and find out more about the amazing people who fought the civil war. Jeff Sharaa really did his homework. If you are interested in history, this is a novel that will keep you fascinated the whole way through. read this book! (show less)

very good read, this book is really good. The author does a great job to skim all the Alexander 'legend' away and just get to the facts of how Alexander lived and who he was. He even offers dissenting opions, which is something that I really appreciate. I think that if you were ever curious about what made Alexander the Great, great, read this book. It really made me think and marvel at what he was able to accomplish. It's really a shame that it was so long ago that there are few historical s... (show more)

very good read, this book is really good. The author does a great job to skim all the Alexander 'legend' away and just get to the facts of how Alexander lived and who he was. He even offers dissenting opions, which is something that I really appreciate. I think that if you were ever curious about what made Alexander the Great, great, read this book. It really made me think and marvel at what he was able to accomplish. It's really a shame that it was so long ago that there are few historical sources to draw information from, but at the same time that's what makes Alexander so remarkable. Read this book, it will completely change your opinion on Alexander (show less)