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Reading order

The Civil War Trilogy reading order

Michael Shaara

  1. Gods and Generals1996
  2. The Killer Angels1974
  3. The Last Full Measure1998
8.38.3 / 10
156 ratings
Score
3 volumes
Volumes
1974–1998
Published
Completed
Status
Historical fiction
Genre

Quick answer

Gods and Generals
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Publication order

3 volumes1974–1998Completed

  • The Killer Angels, Michael Shaara’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the Battle of Gettysburg told through the eyes of the commanders on both sides, is the heart of this trilogy and one of the highest rated books on this site; start there.
  • After his death his son Jeff Shaara added a prequel, Gods and Generals, and a sequel, The Last Full Measure, which cover the rest of the American Civil War.

Every volume in order

Read: 0 of 3
  1. Gods and Generals
    Gods and Generals1996 · Not ranked yetStart hereBuy
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  2. The Killer Angels
    The Killer Angels1974 · 156 ratings · Filmed 1993
    8.38.3 / 10
  3. The Last Full Measure
    The Last Full Measure1998 · Not ranked yetBuy
    –Not ranked yet

Order checked by hand · Order and years: Wikidata (CC0). Spotted an error? Tell us. · Data updated October 29, 2026