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I would like to read this book, but I am hestitant. I know the movie promotes the 'lost cause' ideology. (ie: the south rebelled not because of slavery, but for states rights and 'freedom') Does the book promote this idea as well?

Nat Medlen It mentions this idea, it must to have any reliability in the historic genre. However, it does not stress this as a reason. It spends much more time l…moreIt mentions this idea, it must to have any reliability in the historic genre. However, it does not stress this as a reason. It spends much more time looking into the lives of many of the leaders. Some of the ones from the South fight for the cause of slavery, but some of them don't. Some of the ones from the North fight for the ideological point of view of ending slavery, while some of them simply fight as duty to their country or to preserve the Union. I hope that helps.(less)

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Should I read this series in chronological order, starting with this title, or publication order, starting with Michael's Killer Angels?

Susan LaFollette I started with Gods and Generals, am almost done, and then going to Killer Angels. I think it should be read in order because each story leads up to t…moreI started with Gods and Generals, am almost done, and then going to Killer Angels. I think it should be read in order because each story leads up to the next. (less)

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Is the book Violent?

Nat Medlen There is definitely a large amount of violence in the book at times. It is, after all, a war novel.

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