His civil war trilogy, north and south, has sold millions of copies worldwide. Love of country, status, history, and political beliefs fuelled the war on both sides. Since then i have reread them many times and every time i was struck by the way john jakes was able to convey the extreme emotionality of the civil war era. If anyone has not yet read this book series, they need to add it. Love and war north and south book 2 book summary and. Love and war by john jakes and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book begins on the onset of the american civil war. Love and war cornell novel, a 1992 novel based on the tv series doctor who. With the confederate and union armies furiously fighting, the oncesteadfast bond between the main and hazard families continues to be tested. The trilogy was completed with heaven and hell in 1987. North and south 1986 book ii love and war episode 6 of 6 part 9 of 9 duration. John jakes debut as a published novelist came in 1952 with the western novel the texans ride north. The first novel of the series was titled the bastard and was published in the year 1974.
The title of this book is love and war north and south and it was written by john jakes. John jakes books list of books by author john jakes. Love and war hardcover january 1, 1984 by john jakes author. The main and hazard families clash on and off the civil war s battlefields as they grapple with the violent realities of a divided nationamericas master storyteller continues his reign with love and war, a story steeped in passion and betrayal. Fulfillment by amazon fba is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in amazons fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products.
The focus of the book is about two families the hazards from the. American dreams by john jakes nook book ebook barnes. He is a writer and actor, known for north and south, north and south, book i. The sorrow of lost love, the elation of love found, the horror of mans inhumanity to man and the tragedy of war are stunningly told in love and war. North and south, love and war, and heaven and hell by john jakes at barnes. North and south is a 1980s trilogy of bestselling novels by john jakes which take place before, during, and after the american civil war. Part two of the epic north and south trilogy the north and south trilogy book 2 ebook. After watching the miniseries i knew i just had to read the books. Love and war is the second of three novels by john jakes pertaining to two families, one from the north and the other from the south caught up in the civil war. The fact that at over pages i did not want the end to come is testament to that. As before, the plantationowning mains of south carolina do the bulk of the suffering here.
The first novel, north and south, was published in 1982, and was followed by love and war in 1984. From the first union rout in virginia to the last tragic moments of surrender, here is a gigantic fiveyear panorama of the civil war. The nook book ebook of the the north and south trilogy. Love and war north and south by john jakes 9781480528659. He is also the author of the kent family chronicles. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. John jakes was born on march 31, 1932 in chicago, illinois, usa. See all books authored by john jakes, including north and south, and love and war, and more on. The hazards and the mains the first fatal shot fired at fort sumte. John jakes 1st edition books for sale in stock ebay.
Descended from a soldier of the virginia continental line who fought in the american revolution, jakes is one of todays most distinguished authors of historical fiction. The battling was but one type of war ongoing throughout, where friends love was torn apart because of their geographic placement. In 1975, with the publication of volumes ii, iii, and iv, jakes became the first author ever to have three books on the new york times bestseller list in a single year. The kent family chronicles is an eight novel series written by john jakes and all the novels of the series sold a huge number of copies worldwide. A graphic, fastpaced amalgam of good, evil, love, lust, war, violence, and americana. Im a history major and not only do i read nonfiction books about american history but i also enjoy novels that are fiction but have a very strong and acurate historical background. Its sequel, an adaptation of love and war called north and south.
Love and war by jakes, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. John jakes, the author of the kent family chronicles, the civil war saga the north and south trilogy, and the crown family saga. Love and war, a 1984 novel by john jakes in the north and south trilogy. All three were number one bestsellers, and were made into toprated abc novels for television miniseries. In love and war, the main and hazard families clash on and off the civil war s battlefields as they grapple with the violent realities of a divided nation.
Love and war dragonlance, a 1987 anthology of dragonlance fantasy short stories. John jakes is the bestselling author of charleston, the kent family chronicles, the north and south trilogy, on secret service, california gold, homeland, and american dreams. Below is a list of john jakes books in order of when they were originally published. Jakes aptly names this second book, for it is through both love and war that the entire story is told. Love and war by john jakes 2000, paperback for sale. Love and war by john jakes at home with a good book and the cat. Part ii of jakes civil war trilogyfollowing the prewar years north and south, 1982 with over pages to cover the hazard and main families from 1861 to 1865. Love and war north and south, book 2 by john jakes book cover, description, publication history. In john jakes s unmatched style, north and south launches a trilogy that captures the fierce passions of a country at the precipice of disaster.
The washington post book world from the first shots at fort sumter, the hazards. First edition love and war hardcover by john jakes 1984 hardcover 1984 by john jakes author. John jakes has written masterpieces in north and south and love and war. Love and war by john jakes, 9780451200822, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Love and war by john jakes audio book simply audiobooks. North and south, the first book in jakes s celebrated civil war trilogy, was published in 1982, love and war in 1984, and the concluding volume, heaven and hell, in 1987. John william jakes born march 31, 1932 is an american writer, best known for american historical fiction. Fba items qualify for free shipping and amazon prime. Hostilities divide the hazards and the mains, testing them with loyalties more powerful than family ties. First edition love and war hardcover by john jakes 1984. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. In john jakess unmatched style, north and south launches a trilogy that captures the fierce passions of a country at the precipice of disaster. From the moments before the civil war to the days after the souths surrender this book takes a close look at the mains and hazards and their trials throughout the four years.