The Last Full Measure (The Civil War Trilogy, #3)
by Jeff Shaara
The Last Full Measure by Jeff Shaara holds a highly rated rating of 4.22 out of 5, based on 12K reader ratings. First published in 1991. The book spans 640 pages.
About The Last Full Measure
In the Pulitzer prize-winning classic The Killer Angels, Michael Shaara created the finest Civil War novel of our time. In the bestselling Gods and Generals, Shaara's son, Jeff, brilliantly sustained his father's vision, telling the epic story of the events culminating in the Battle of Gettysburg. Now, Jeff Shaara brings this legendary father-son trilogy to its stunning conclusion in a novel that brings to life the final two years of the Civil War.As The Last Full Measure opens, Gettysburg is past and the war advances to its third brutal year. On the Union side, the gulf between the politicians in Washington and the generals in the field yawns ever wider. Never has the cumbersome Union Army so desperately needed a decisive, hard-nosed leader. It is at this critical moment that Lincoln places Ulysses S. Grant in command--and turns the tide of war.For Robert E. Lee, Gettysburg was an unspeakable disaster--compounded by the shattering loss of the fiery Stonewall Jackson two months before. Lee knows better than anyone that the South cannot survive a war of attrition. But with the total devotion of his generals--Longstreet, Hill, Stuart--and his unswerving faith in God, Lee is determined to fight to the bitter end.Here too is Joshua Chamberlain, the college professor who emerged as the Union hero of Gettysburg--and who will rise to become one of the greatest figures of the Civil War.Battle by staggering battle, Shaara dramatizes the escalating confrontation between Lee and Grant--complicated, heroic, deeply troubled men. From the costly Battle of the Wilderness to the agonizing siege of Petersburg to Lee's epoch-making surrender at Appomattox, Shaara portrays the riveting conclusion of the Civil War through the minds and hearts of the individuals who gave their last full measure.Full of human passion and the spellbinding truth of history, The Last Full Measure is the fitting capstone to a magnificent literary trilogy.From the Hardcover edition.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jeff Shaara |
| Published | 1991 |
| Pages | 640 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction, Classics |
| Average Rating | 4.22 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,037 |
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What genre is The Last Full Measure?
The Last Full Measure is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is The Last Full Measure worth reading?
Based on 12K reader ratings, The Last Full Measure has an average score of 4.22 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Last Full Measure?
The Last Full Measure has 640 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The Last Full Measure?
The Last Full Measure was written by Jeff Shaara. It was first published in 1991.
What is the ISBN for The Last Full Measure?
The ISBN-13 for The Last Full Measure is 9780345434810.0.
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