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Roberts liardons most popular book is gods generals why they succeeded and why some fail. To date, liardons books, including the gods generals series, have sold over 15 million copies worldwide and have been translated into more than sixty languages. Gods and generals is the kind of movie beloved by people who never go to the movies, because they are primarily interested in something elsethe civil war, for example and think historical accuracy is a virtue instead of an attribute. Gods and generals is a work of historical fiction, written as a prequel to the killer angels, a book by the authors father. Also available as an abridged audiobook download, e book, hardcover and a trade paperback. Allen, has written the book in the shadow of greatness. In a prequel of sorts to his father michael shaaras 1974 epic n. The book follows four of the most influential military commanders of the american civil war. Includes directors cut version of both films, hours of rich and insightful bonus content, photo book of civil war artifacts, 32page booklet extracted from time the civil war. Jul 14, 2015 five books with gods as characters lou anders. And out of the past he whispers a riflemans verity.
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