Now the acclaimed author who illuminated the civil war and the mexicanamerican war brilliantly brings to life the american revolution, creating a superb saga of the men who helped to forge the destiny of a nation. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. The classic history of the american revolutionnow in an updated and expanded twentieth anniversary edition. Once more breathing vigor and passion into the dusty annals of our nations history, the author of the bestselling civil war trilogy gods and generals. Dec 29, 2010 jeff shaara is the new york times bestselling author of a chain of thunder, a blaze of glory, the final storm, no less than victory, the steel wave, the rising tide, to the last man, the glorious cause, rise to rebellion, and gone for soldiers, as well as gods and generals and the last full measuretwo novels that complete the civil war trilogy that began with his fathers pulitzer prize. His most impressive achievement,rise to rebellion reveals with new immediacy how philosophers became fighters,ideas their ammunition,and how a scattered group of colonies became the united states of america. From jeff shaara, the modern master of military fiction, whose father reinvented the war novel with his pulitzer prizewinning classic the killer angels, comes an exclusive ebook edition collecting two stirring novels of the american revolution. Ronald maxwell, director of the movie gettysburg, which was based on michael shaaras the killer angels, was the prime instigator of the younger shaaras efforts toward his new novel. The glorious cause consists of a set of thirdperson narratives following the experiences of several notable figures in the american revolution, including george washington, benjamin franklin, and charles cornwallis. The glorious cause 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. This prezi is a summary of on some of the characters and events in book. Oct 29, 2002 listen to glorious cause audiobook by jeff shaara. Jeff shaara presents the dramatic history of the revolution as seen through the eyes of the major.
This dramatic sequel to his best selling rise to rebellion continues his chronicle of the key characters of the. Dec 29, 2010 the glorious cause ebook written by jeff shaara. The glorious cause rise to rebellion is a 2001 historical fiction book by jeff shaara that tells the story of the events leading up to the american revolution. Find all available study guides and summaries for the glorious cause a novel of the american revolution by jeff shaara. The american revolution, 17631789 is a comprehensive account of the american revolution designed to give readers a well rounded overview of not only the causes of the american war for independence, but also of how the war was fought. Shaaras hefty fifth novel, the second in a twovolume series about the american revolution, is an epic saga of what shaara calls our first civil war and the first truly world war, told with emotion, energy and historical precision. The glorious cause the american revolution, 17631789. Apr 15, 2020 in striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Above all, it is a riveting novel that both expands and surpasses its beloved authors best work. A novel of the civil war the opening volume of the war in the west series, focusing on the horrific tragedy, for both sides, of the battle of shiloh. In the glorious cause, jeff shaara continues the saga of the beginning of our nation. The primary focus of the book is the battles and the armies. A novel of the american revolution by jeff shaara hc,dj.
Now, jeff shaara brings this legendary fatherson trilogy to its stunning conclusion in a novel that brings to life the final two years of the civil war. History buffs will rejoice at jeff shaara s latest foray into the glorious days of americas founding. 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. The glorious cause by jeff shaara penguin books australia. Robert middlekauff oxford history of the united states. Sign me up to get more news about historical fiction books. Jeff shaara is the new york times bestselling author of thirteen books, including no less than victory, the steel wave, the rising tide, rise to rebellion, and gone for soldiers, as well as gods and generals and the last full measuretwo novels that complete the civil war trilogy that began with his fathers pulitzer prizewinning classic the killer angels. We get see the thoughts and dialog of the founding fathers. Get an answer for what is the summary of rise to rebellion by jeff shaara. 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. Middlekauff charts the growing conflict between england and america the political and personal controversies within the halls of parliament to establish a viable colonial policyto the ultimate outbreak of military confrontation in 1775 and 1776.
This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of gods and generals by jeffrey shaara. 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. The glorious cause is book 2 on of jeff shaara s two book set on the american revolutionary war. Also includes sites with a short overview, synopsis, book report, or summary of jeff shaara s the glorious cause. G ods and generals by jeff shaara is the prequel to his late fathers pulitzer prizewinning novel the killer angels. Also includes sites with a short overview, synopsis, book report, or summary of jeff shaaras the glorious cause. This book really shined through as an excellent piece from shaara. The glorious cause is the sequel to shaaras best selling rise to rebellion. At the age of 16, he operated a rare coin business, initially out of his home and then in a retail store. The story is told from the point of view of washington, cornwallis, franklin, nathaniel greene, lafayette, howe, morgan, and benedict arnold. The glorious cause by jeff shaara teachers guide about this book. Albert sidney johnston, sherman, grant, and the foot soldiers who. It is a rich and detailed piece of work, but hardly.
It goes from the invasion of new york to the siege of yorktown. The glorious cause audiobook, written by jeff shaara. We are now introducing cd retail packaging on our site, as well as additional changes. The glorious cause is the sequel to shaara s best selling rise to rebellion. Not so much glorious as tedious, even with all the shooting going on. The glorious cause book the kansas city public library. Having read and loved the first, i already knew what i was in for when i picked up this novel. Now he continues the amazing saga of how thirteen colonies became a nation, taking the conflict from kingdom and courtroom to. Jeff shaara dazzled readers with his bestselling novels gods and generals, the last full measure, and gone for soldiers.
Jeff shaara books list of books by author jeff shaara. Jeff shaara is the new york times bestselling author of a chain of thunder, a blaze of glory, the final storm, no less than victory, the steel wave, the rising tide, to the last man, the glorious cause, rise to rebellion, and gone for soldiers, as well as gods and generals and the last full measuretwo novels that complete the civil war trilogy that began with his father. Oct 29, 2002 the glorious cause is a historical fiction book written by jeff shaara. The book became a national best seller and received praise from people such as general tommy franks. This one opens in new york during the summer of 1776. While building up through the war, and going all the way to its end. The glorious cause is a tribute to an amazing people who turned ideas into action and fought to declare themselves free. Yet, the glorious cause is more than just a story of the legendary sixyear struggle. Jeff shaara is the new york times bestselling author of a chain of thunder, a blaze of glory, the final storm, no less than victory, the steel wave, the rising tide, to the last man, the glorious cause, rise to rebellion, and gone for soldiers, as well as gods and generals and the last full measuretwo novels that complete the civil war trilogy that began. The glorious cause is a historical novel by author jeff shaara, a sequel to rise to rebellion and the conclusion to shaaras retelling of the american revolution. The glorious cause paperback robert middlekauff oxford. Please see the supplementary resources provided below for other helpful content related to this book. The killer angels, michael shaara s classic civil war novel about the men who led the fight at the battle of gettysburg, was a pulitzer prizewinning best seller.
The glorious cause is a historical novel by author jeff shaara, a sequel to rise to rebellion and the conclusion to shaara s retelling of the american revolution the glorious cause consists of a set of thirdperson narratives following the experiences of several notable figures in the american revolution, including george washington, benjamin franklin, and charles cornwallis, throughout the. Jeff shaara, a son of italian immigrant, was born in new brunswick, new jersey in 1952. The glorious cause is the second book in jeff shaara s narration of the american revolution. From nathan hale to benedict arnold, william howe to light horse harry lee, from trenton and valley forge, brandywine and yorktown, the american revolutions most immortal characters and poignant moments are brought to life in remarkable shaara style. I thought that jeff shaara did a great job in rise to rebellion, the first book in this series, that began with the boston massacre and ended with the declaration of independence. If some one can type a quick detailed summary of the plot thats pretty much an automatic best answer. A novel of the american revolution by jeff shaara hc,dj 5 out of 5 stars 4 product ratings 4 product ratings the glorious cause. In rise to rebellion, bestselling author jeff shaara captured the origins of the. Shaara s latest historical novel abandons the civil war era of his two previous works, gods and generals and the last full measure, which completed a trilogy. In 1974, jeff graduated with a degree in criminology from florida state university. A novel of the first world war 2004 is a historical novel written by jeff shaara about the experience of a number of combatants in world war i.
A novel of the american revolution by jeff shaara and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. Shaaras hefty fifth novel, the second in a twovolume series about the american revolution, is an epic saga of what shaara calls our first civil. It is told so that all the commanding generals of both sides tell the story. Jun, 2011 with robert middlekauffs the glorious cause. On the union side, the gulf between the politicians in washington and the generals in the. The american revolution 17631789 by robert middlekauff is a book that depicts the glorious battles of the war and its political struggle and ideals all in one fell swoop. The glorious cause is a compelling account of the american colonies struggle for independence. Washingtons harrowing winter at valley forge, benedict arnolds tragic downfall, and the fiercelyfought battles at trenton, brandywine creek, and yorktown.
The glorious cause a novel of the american revolution book. Jeff shaara is the new york times bestselling author of the frozen hours, the fateful lightning, the smoke at dawn, a chain of thunder, a blaze of glory, the final storm, no less than victory, the steel wave, the rising tide, to the last man, the. Sweeping and turbulent, rise to rebellion rarely fails to satisfy the reader who appreciates historical fiction done with style, accuracy, sensitivity and analytical skill. Does anyone have a detailed synopsis of glorious cause. This is the teachers guide for the glorious cause by jeff shaara. Buy the glorious cause by jeff shaara online at alibris. About two novels of the revolutionary war from jeff shaara, the modern master of military fiction, whose father reinvented the war novel with his pulitzer prizewinning classic the killer angels, comes an exclusive ebook edition collecting two stirring novels of the american revolution. Using the formula of characterdriven fiction employed by his father, michael shaara the killer angels, jeff shaara presents the dramatic history of the revolution. Jeffrey shaara was born in new brunswick, new jersey, and grew up in tallahassee, florida.
It is a tribute to an amazing people who turned ideas into action and fought to declare themselves free. For example one chapter might be titled washington, and the next cornwallis. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. He graduated from florida state university in 1974 with a degree in criminology and lives in gettysburg he wrote gods and generals and the last full measure, which are the prequel and sequel, respectively, to his father michaels awardwinning novel the killer angels. The glorious cause consists of a set of thirdperson narratives following the experiences of several notable figures in the american revolution, including george washington, benjamin franklin, and charles cornwallis, throughout the years of the war. Michael shaara was jeff s father and wrote the now classic killer angels describing the battle of gettysburg which was made into the film gettysburg. Being published in 1982 the book has had two editions. Jeff shaara is the new york times bestselling author of a chain of thunder, a blaze of glory, the final storm, no less than victory, the steel wave, the rising tide, to the last man, the glorious cause, rise to rebellion, and gone for soldiers, as well as gods and generals and the last full measuretwo novels that complete the civil war trilogy that began with his fathers pulitzer prize. The american revolution, 17631789 ive now read six of the ten published volumes of the oxford history of the united states and i have to say.
This is an historical fiction of the american revolution told from the perspectives of a few central characters. Rise to rebellion is the first of a twopart series on the american revolution, modeled after jeff and michael shaara s civil war trilogy. In the more important area of characterization and inspiration, it fails badly. Now in gods and generals, jeff shaara carries forward his fathers vision in an epic story that traces the lives, passions, and careers of these great military leaders from the first gathering clouds of the civil war. Sparknotes are the most helpful study guides around to literature, math, science, and more. A novel of the american revolution are jeff shaara s twovolume history of the american revolution. Jeff shaara is the new york times bestselling author of a chain of thunder, a blaze of glory, the final storm, no less than victory, the steel wave, the rising tide, to the last man, the glorious cause, rise to rebellion, and gone for soldiers, as well as gods and generals and the last full measuretwo novels that complete the civil war.
Shaaras work does little or nothing to change that. Rise to rebellion by jeff shaara teachers guide about this book ballantine. The glorious cause a novel of the american revolution summary. A tribute to an amazing people who turned ideas into action 2002 michael shaara june 23, 1928 may 5, 1988 was an american author of science fiction, sports fiction, and. 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. Washingtons ragged army prepares to defend itself against a large british force commanded by the rather useless. The glorious cause the american revolutionary war book 2.
As the last full measure opens, gettysburg is past and the war advances to its third brutal year. Now he continues the amazing saga of how thirteen colonies became a nation, taking the conflict from kingdom and. Smith, thought a plodder by glory hounds, is a master strategist, saving his divisionand much of the armys 7th divisionfrom being wiped out by advancing in another direction. The glorious cause 2 by jeff shaara 2002, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The glorious cause summary and analysis like sparknotes. The glorious cause succeeds only in its mastery of the fine points of military maneuver and the explication of high strategy.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. A novel of the american revolution are jeff shaaras twovolume history of the american revolution. A novel of the american revolution by jeff shaara what could have been a good, readable history fails through poor fictionalization. It is set in the new country of america during the revolutionary war.
Sites like sparknotes with a the glorious cause study guide or cliff notes. The book spans from the boston massacre to the signing of the declaration of independence in 1776. This section of the guide divides the glorious cause into chapterbased reading assignments. Two novels of the revolutionary war by jeff shaara. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the glorious cause. If there were questions about whether shaara would live up to his literary pedigree, this should be the book to finally silence the doubters. In the glorious cause, we see the infant united states facing the might of a furious king george and an aroused british people. John and samuel adams, benjamin franklin and george washington. Find sample tests, essay help, and translations of shakespeare. Jun 23, 2008 rise to rebellion is the first of a twopart series on the american revolution, modeled after jeff and michael shaara s civil war trilogy. In any case, a set of novels i have enjoyed most thoroughly on this topic are jeff shaara s rise to rebellion and the glorious cause. This dramatic sequel to jeff shaara s best selling rise to rebellion continues his chronicle of the key characters of the american revolution and animates some of the most compelling scenes in americas history. Yet,the glorious causeis more than just a story of the legendary sixyear struggle.
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