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Summary: The Glorious Read
Review: The Glorious Cause is a window in time to our war for independence. Jeff Shaara is maturing as a writer, and his descriptions of emotional tension and battlefields are top-notch. You do have to read Rise to Rebellion for this book to be in context, but I have enjoyed reading the Glorious Cause more than the first book. Shaara will quickly become one of the favorite fiction book writers in America, and this work of his is a testament to assured future success. I can't wait to read his World War I novel, even though I have studied the American Revolution more. His works belong on the "favorites" shelf of every history buff or prolific reader!
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Summary: Shaara provides a, powerful story of the Revolution A+A+A+
Review: The Glorious Cause is the continuation of Jeff Shaara's Revolutionary War douology. The Revolution had just begun at the end of his previous work Rise to Rebellion and now the fighting becomes fierce. Shaara again follows the perspectives of some of histories greatest people: Benjamin Franklin, working hard for the cause in France, Nathaniel Green, a Quaker turned general fighting the British, Lord Cornwallis, a brilliant British strategist who escapes the war only to turn back to it after tragedy strikes & George Washington the rock of the Revolution a man who must lead a rabble of bickering colonies through defeat to become one nation. It's a powerful story filled with great characterizations and just excellent story telling. Washington's struggles are heart-wrenching, while Franklin's battles in the diplomatic field are just as fierce as any fought with cannon. Also impressive is Shaara's take on Cornwallis. In America, there is a tendency to look on Cornwallis as a bit of a fool for losing to the combined American-French Armies, but he was the best British general in the war. His strenghth of character clearly comes through here. I also liked the fact that Shaara disproves the popular battle of Cowpens scene from Mel Gibson's movie The Patriot. Cornwallis never took part in Cowpens and he probably wouldn't have been beaten in the same way. Also interesting was his age which was under 45. Most portray him as at least 50+. I think the The Glorious Cause is Shaara's best novel to date. His writing skills have truly evolved and he is fast becoming a master of historical fiction.
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Summary: Another Great Shaara Novel
Review: The Glorious Cause is the second book in a two-volume series chronicling the American Revolution. Written in typical Shaara fashion, the story is told from the multiple perspectives of the war's major figures. If you enjoyed Jeff Shaara's previous novels on the Civil War and the Mexican War you will not be disappointed in either The Glorious Cause or Rise to Rebellion, the first book of the series.
I am a big fan of Jeff Shaara and have read all of his books to-date. I think that all readers should understand that Shaara does not write history books per se. Rather he writes wonderful fiction told in historical settings. I am sure that he does his due diligence in researching the facts before undertaking his novels. But if some of the facts don't jive with the true historians then so be it. That should not diminish one iota the pure enjoyment of reading this novel. High school history class should have been so enjoyable.
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Summary: the second is as good as the first
Review: The Glorious Cause is the second part of Jeff Shaara's novel of the American Revolution. This novel covers the period from the Declaration of Independence through the final victory at at Yorktown. Like all of his historical novels, Shaara give one strong insights into the leading figures of the Revolution, whether it be Washington, Lafayette, Clinton or Cornwallis. The writing brings muscle and bones to each person, bringing history to life. All history should be viewed this way.I reccomend this book to any one, especially those that are history buffs and even those who want to rekindle their knowledge and love for history. Again, I would use this book to help teach history.It is well researched and full of insight to our rise as a nation.
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