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by Jeff Shaara (Author)
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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Birlinn Ltd (21 Sep 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0862418119
  • ISBN-13: 978-0862418113
  • Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 13.4 x 3.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 768,360 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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In the sequel to his father's "The Killer Angels", Jeff Shaara tells the story of the American Civil War, from the aftermath of Gettysburg to the final surrender of Robert E. Lee and the army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox Court House.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars A Worthy Effort, 7 Jul 1998
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This review is from: The Last Full Measure (Hardcover)
I've always been leery of historical works of fiction in which an author attempts to put words and thoughts into an established historical figure. This is treacherous territory.

If the reader is lucky the author strikes fairly close to the mark. The other side of the coin, however, is when the reader comes across a passage and thinks, "Now where in the world did the author come up with that!" "The Last Full Measure" has both elements.

On one hand Jeff Shaara appears to have bought into the Lee-as-suffering-saint syndrome. If it were Stonewall Jackson Shaara were writing about it would have been a bit easier to digest.

On the other his portraits of Grant and Chamberlain ring fairly true although Ambrose Burnside comes off more as a caricature than a living breathing person.

These minor criticisms notwithstanding, the book is good read which most Civil War buffs will certainly enjoy and any one looking for a good read should give a try.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinary, 14 Jul 1999
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Only THE KILLER ANGELS and THE TRIUMPH AND THE GLORY can top Jeff Schaara's Civil War epic, THE LAST FULL MEASURE. Ultra-realistic, captivating theme, absorbing characters, accuracy, it has everything one could ask of a historical fiction novel
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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Like father-like son?, 19 Nov 2000
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Jeff Shaara sets himself a large task here, and for the most part suceeds. His fathers' book was a monumental acheivment, and he does very well for himself. The great character of Chamberlain comes shining through in both books, here Jeff does better than his father, Lee fares less well, and Longstreet is just to difficult to convey. What I really like was his treatment of Grant, his discriptions of battles, espcially the Wilderness, and the little biographies at the end. I could have cried at the sheer waste of so many young lives, but it was a long time ago so I will save my tears for a more recent war.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great finish in an outstanding trilogy
I think this book, and the two preceding it should be required reading in school. I had no idea how horrific this war was, particularly more so as the brutalities committed on... Read more
Published on 4 April 2007 by Misfit

5.0 out of 5 stars The Trilogy is Complete!!!
The Last Full Measure continues the spirit of Gods and Generals and Killer Angels. The whole series has been so intriguing that I read each book in a matter of days. Read more
Published on 28 Jun 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Best of the series
I have read all 3 books of this trilogy and this one is the most exciting of the three. For history novel lovers, this book is captivating. Read more
Published on 21 Jun 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
The Last Full Measure is a great war novel, every bit as good as The Naked and the Dead, The Triumph and the Glory, and Unto This Hour.
Published on 14 Jun 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Great reading for all who love the Civil War
This book is the best Civil War book written by Jeff Shaara. I have read The Killer Angels and Gods and Generals and I loved them both. Read more
Published on 3 Jun 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Only an un-informed reader could rate this less than 5 Stars
A master work by the son of a master writer. Jeff Shaara could easily be an unknown, non-writer. We need to count our blessings as readers of historical fiction that he was... Read more
Published on 2 May 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars His story is action packed and full of ideas
Jeff and Mike Shaara are one of the best in writing on the civil War. I am into the Civil War myself and enjoy every minute reading your thought out descriptions on the battles... Read more
Published on 25 Mar 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
If you have liked "Gods and Generals" you would like this book also. It is written with a flare, and brings a closure to the Civil War. Read more
Published on 1 Feb 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars The Greatest Book I have ever read.
Jeff Shaara captures the essence of the last two years of the Civil War better than anyone ever has. Read more
Published on 12 Jan 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars A good read, but...
I found this to be an interesting read, but Jeff Shaara's words do not flow as smoothly as his father's. Read more
Published on 10 Nov 1998

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