Book Overview
At the heart of the story are two brothers, sons of a prosperous New Jersey businessman whose growing wealth and power are dependent on his ability to avoid choosing sides as the issue of states' rights threatens to divide the nation. James and Kevin Bannon, who have always shielded each other from their father's tyrannical outbursts, see their fierce loyalty abruptly shattered by their rivalry over a woman ... and her shocking, violent death. James is sent to VMI (Virginia Military Institute) to make something of himself, while Kevin attends college in the North. Soon they will find themselves on opposite sides in every great action of the war, with a stunning conclusion at the Battle of Gettysburg.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0684803925
ISBN13:9780684803920
Release Date:June 1995
Publisher:Simon & Schuster
Length:495 Pages
Weight:1.75 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 6.4" x 9.5"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
You can almost smell the gunsmoke
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
You can almost smell the gunsmoke of the battlefield while reading this book. It's one of my all time favorite novels about the Civil War. I've bought copies and given them to my friends- that's how much I liked it. Coyle has a gift for making you feel like you are right on the battlefield with his characters. I didn't always know exactly where the action was taking place or why, but that's just about how the soldiers lived it then, I'd say. Terrific!
Great fictional account of the war as it might have been!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Coyle uses documentation of real events and people to create this fictional account of "Brother vs Brother" in the War Between the States. This tale of Kevin and James Bannon, who are both manipulated into fighting by the machinations of their greedy father, is an excellent story of soldiering on both sides of the war as it might have happened. An entertaining read for the fiction fan AND students of the War.
Amazing
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
Phenomenal. I got so involved with the characters that it was like being a part of history. This novel depicts the horrendous rift that separates two brothers and a family as they pick sides in the American Civil War. It was emotional, gut-wrenching and beautiful all in one. The second installment was even better, if that can be believed. This is a must read for all civil war buffs or even everyone who loves a great read. Pick it up, you won't be sorry!
outstanding
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Could not put this book down! Great story line, and very vivid picture of the battles. can't wait to read the sequel. Rock on Harold!
outstanding
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Could not put this book down! Great story line, and very vivid picture of the battles. Can't wait to read the sequel, can only hope it is as good as the first. Rock on Harold!
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