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The Glorious Cause (original 2002; edição 2003)

por Jeff Shaara

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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.… (mais)
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Título:The Glorious Cause
Autores:Jeff Shaara
Informação:Fawcett (2003), Mass Market Paperback, 704 pages
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Etiquetas:Fiction, American Revolution, Jeff Shaara

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  laplantelibrary | Mar 31, 2022 |
I enjoyed The Glorious Cause almost as much as Rise to Rebellion. Both bring the "characters" to life much better than your standard biography. And don't let the "novel" part of this deter you—it is very well researched and aligns as well with other nonfiction books on the subject I've read. Excellent! ( )
  Jarratt | Nov 12, 2021 |
This is the second book in Jeff Shaara's duology on the American Revolution.

The story begins shortly after the signing of the Declaration of Independence and ends with the surrender of Britain at Yorktown. In true Shaara form, the story is told through the eyes of those who lived it. Fictionalized History, most definitely, but done with in-depth research.

I knew about these men: George Washington, Charles Cornwallis, Ben Franklin, from years of American History in school. I really enjoyed the parts on Franklin, learning so many things about him that I never knew.

Shaara also brings in those men who were only "add-ons" in the classroom. Nathanael Greene, Washington's right hand man and brilliant strategist. Daniel Morgan, who commanded one of the best rifle companies in the Continental Army, The Marquis de Lafayette, who believed in the American Cause and traveled from France to help.

I have become a huge Shaara "fan-girl" , if you love history and historical fiction his books are a "not to be missed" ( )
  JBroda | Sep 24, 2021 |
Now it is true that I enjoy American History so I am not completely objective...
I really liked this novel. I think it may be Jeff Shaara's best that I have read so far. I have read 2 other books about Washington and they gave a slightly different view of the person but I really liked Shaara's characterization. There is something to be said for a leader who knows he will be killed if he loses and keeps going even though the conditions are horrible. Well written...better than Gods and Genenrals or the Last Full Measure. ( )
  mcsp | Jan 25, 2021 |
A wonderful companion to "Rise to Rebellion", Shaara takes us through the American Revolution military campaigns through the eyes of both Washington and Cornwallis. The history is solid (I check constantly)and Shaara helps bring to life the thoughts of each general, from Washington's frustrations with support and performance of his army, to Cornwallis' frustrations with the ineptitude of his commanders. Also chronicled is Benjamin Franklin's brilliant diplomacy. I loved both volumes. Thank you Jeff Shaara. ( )
  TBatalias | Feb 22, 2020 |
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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.

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