The Glorious Cause
Author(s):
Jeff Shaara
Label: Fawcett
Publisher(s):
Fawcett
Studio: Fawcett
Manufacturer: Fawcett
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
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Editorial Reviews
Product Description
In Rise to Rebellion, bestselling author Jeff Shaara captured the origins of the American Revolution as brilliantly as he depicted the Civil War in Gods and Generals and The Last Full Measure. Now he continues the amazing saga of how thirteen colonies became a nation, taking the conflict from kingdom and courtroom to the bold and bloody battlefields of war.
It was never a war in which the outcome was obvious. Despite their spirit and stamina, the colonists were outmanned and outfought by the brazen British army. General George Washington found his troops trounced in the battles of Brooklyn and Manhattan and retreated toward Pennsylvania. With the future of the colonies at its lowest ebb, Washington made his most fateful decision: to cross the Delaware River and attack the enemy. The stunning victory at Trenton began a saga of victory and defeat that concluded with the British surrender at Yorktown, a moment that changed the history of the world.
The despair and triumph of America?s first great army is conveyed in scenes as powerful as any Shaara has written, a story told from the points of view of some of the most memorable characters in American history. There is George Washington, the charismatic leader who held his army together to achieve an unlikely victory; Charles Cornwallis, the no-nonsense British general, more than a match for his colonial counterpart; Nathaniel Greene, who rose from obscurity to become the finest battlefield commander in Washington?s army; The Marquis de Lafayette, the young Frenchman who brought a soldier?s passion to America; and Benjamin Franklin, a brilliant man of science and philosophy who became the finest statesman of his day.
From Nathan Hale to Benedict Arnold, William Howe to ?Light Horse? Harry Lee, from Trenton and Valley Forge, Brandywine and Yorktown, the American Revolution?s most immortal characters and poignant moments are brought to life in remarkable Shaara style. Yet, The Glorious Cause is more than just a story of the legendary six-year struggle. It is a tribute to an amazing people who turned ideas into action and fought to declare themselves free. Above all, it is a riveting novel that both expands and surpasses its beloved author?s best work.
From the Hardcover edition.
Customer Reviews
Interesting history - dry writing
Obviously afte reading Rise to Rebellion I had to finish the story - but I suspect the writer felt much the same way.
The history is retold, the facts are interesting, but there is little flair in the recounting of the historical events and not much to draw in the reader or even to elicit attachment to the characters.
Although it is a worthy read it was not the engaging experience I hoped for.
Great Christmas gift
My husband wanted books by Jeff Shaara and this was so easy to order. Arrived in great time and great condition. Thanks.
An uncertain war
This "dramatized history" makes very real just how much of a struggle it was for Washington to push back against the British and actually attain a victory in battle. Much of the war was really a matter of "not losing," constantly retreating and fleeing the British. It is really quite remarkable that the Americans actually won the war, but the arrogance of the British high command certainly made it a little easier.
Shaara's writing here is as good as ever. I found he does a great job of creating anxiety within the reader, despite everyone knowing how it will end.
birth of a glorious nation...
With RISE TO REBELLION and THE GLORIOUS CAUSE, Jeff Shaara has given us a definitive history of the American Revolution. With his carefully researched history and viewpoint from the characters viewpoint we are treated to a front row seat of the birth of our nation. How he creates such vivid characterizations and blends it with the historical facts is an amazing story. This story will leap off the pages and fire up your imagination. I found THE GLORIOUS CAUSE to be my favorite Jeff Shaara novel to date. Great storytelling. Great writing that will make the pages fly by. Incredible history lesson. Just good stuff!
The Glorious Cause
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