Shelby Foote - Shiloh: A Novel

Pros: The story of the Civil War from the soldier's point of view

Cons: Wish it had been longer

The Bottom Line: Shelby Foote, the noted historian, combines his knowledge of history and humanity in this tale of a pivotal battle told from the soldier's point of view.

Review: Anyone familiar with the Civil War either on their own or through the excellent PBS series by Ken Burns is also familiar with the name Shelby Foote. He is the author of one of the definitive works on that national tragedy: "The Civil War: A Narrative"...