CliffsNotesTM on Shaara′s The Killer Angels (Cliffs Notes S.) - Softcover

Bailey, Debra A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764585495 ISBN 13: 9780764585494

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2000

Synopsis

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.

With CliffsNotes on The Killer Angels, you gain insight into the novel, which tells the story of the Battle of Gettysburg from the points of view of four main characters. Get a glimpse of the realities of war, with its losses and tragedies, and the motivations and deep emotions of the men there.

This study guide carries you through this terrible and bloody event by providing chapter summaries and critical analyses. You′ll also gain insight into life on the battlefield, the problems that officers and soldiers faced, how decisions were made, and the effect of those decisions. Other features that help you study include

• Character analyses of major players
• A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters
• Critical essays and theme discussions
• A review section that tests your knowledge
• Glossaries of key words and terms

Classic literature or modern modern–day treasure — you′ll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

About this title

About the Author

Debra Bailey is a freelance author and editor in Cary, N.C.

From the Back Cover

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Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764585495
• ISBN 13: 9780764585494
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128