From revolution to civil war—a nation forged in fire
On John Jakes’ birthday, journey through America’s founding centuries with these historical novels from the bestselling author of The Bastard and North and South.
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North and South
By John Jakes
Bestseller, Fiction
#1 New York Times bestseller
Two West Point graduates find that their friendship is threatened by the divisions of the Civil War—in a novel that captures the fierce passions of a country at the precipice of disaster.
“This epic tale will not disappoint.” —New York Times
Part of the North and South trilogy by the master of historical fiction, this novel tells the story of the Main and Hazard families, who clash on and off the Civil War’s battlefields as they grapple with the violent realities of a divided nation.
“A graphic, fast-paced amalgam of good, evil, love, lust, war, violence, and Americana.” —Washington Post Book World
The last days of the Civil War bring no peace for the Main and Hazard families. In the series’ epic conclusion, John Jakes expertly blends personal conflict with historical events, crafting a haunting page-turner about America’s constant change and unyielding hope.
Two proud families are united—and torn apart—by the Civil War in this epic trilogy. This “entertaining [and] authentic dramatization” is a thrilling tale of shifting loyalties, set during one of the darkest moments in American history (The New York Times).
“The godfather of historical novelists.” —Los Angeles Times
