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ⓘ About Jeff Shaara
Jeff Shaara, a son of Italian immigrant, was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey in 1952.The boy was brought up in Tallahassee, Florida. In 1974, Jeff graduated with a degree in criminology from Florida State University.At the age of 16, he operated a rare coin business, initially out of his home and then in a retail store. Later he moved to Tampa, where he became one among the most known precious and coin-metals dealers in Florida. Jeff’s father known as Michael Shaara died in 1988.Due to death of his father, Jeff sold his business and took over the management of the estate of his father.
All Book Series by Jeff Shaara
The Killer Angels
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 1974 Anthology · Michael Shaara
The Unfinished Work of Abraham Lincoln
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2026
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jeff Shaara?
Jeff Shaara, a son of Italian immigrant, was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey in 1952.The boy was brought up in Tallahassee, Florida. In 1974, Jeff graduated with a degree in criminology from Florida State University.At the age of 16, he operated a rare coin business, initially out of his home and then in a retail store. Later he moved to Tampa, where he became one among the most known precious and coin-metals dealers in Florida.
Which Jeff Shaara series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Civil War: 1861-1865 series, the earliest of Jeff Shaara's multi-book series: it opens with The Killer Angels (1974) and runs to 3 books across 1974–1998, ending with The Last Full Measure (1998). Jeff Shaara's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Jeff Shaara written?
Jeff Shaara has 22 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1974 and 2026. 13 of them belong to 4 named series — the largest being the World War II: 1939-1945 series with 4 books — and 9 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Jeff Shaara's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Jeff Shaara's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Civil War: 1861-1865 (1974–1998, 3 books), American Revolutionary War: 1770-1783 (2001–2002, 2 books) and World War II: 1939-1945 (2006–2011, 4 books), plus 1 more.
How are Jeff Shaara's books organised into series?
This guide splits Jeff Shaara's 22 books into 4 named series and 9 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: World War II: 1939-1945 (4 books, 2006–2011); Civil War: 1861-1865, Western Theater (4 books, 2012–2015); Civil War: 1861-1865 (3 books, 1974–1998); American Revolutionary War: 1770-1783 (2 books, 2001–2002).