Rise to Rebellion: A Novel of the American Revolution

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Jeff Shaara dazzled readers with his bestselling novels Gods and Generals,The Last Full Measure, and Gone for Soldiers Now the acclaimed author who illuminated the Civil War and the Mexican American War brilliantly brings to life the American Revolution, creating a superb saga of the men who helped to forge the destiny of a nation.In 1770, the fuse of revolution is lit by a fateful command Fire as England s peacekeeping mission ignites into the Boston Massacre The senseless killing of civilians leads to a tumultuous trial in which lawyer John Adams must defend the very enemy who has assaulted and abused the laws he holds sacred.The taut courtroom drama soon broadens into a stunning epic of war as King George III leads a reckless and corrupt government in London toward the escalating abuse of his colonies Outraged by the increasing loss of their liberties, an extraordinary gathering of America s most inspiring characters confronts the British presence with the ideals that will change history.John Adams, the idealistic attorney devoted to the law, who rises to greatness by the power of his words Ben Franklin, one of the most celebrated men of his time, the elderly and audacious inventor and philosopher who endures firsthand the hostile prejudice of the British government Thomas Gage, the British general given the impossible task of crushing a colonial rebellion without starting an all out war George Washington, the dashing Virginian whose battle experience in the French and Indian War brings him the recognition that elevates him to command of a colonial army and many other immortal names from the Founding Family of the colonial struggle Abigail Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Joseph Warren, Samuel Adams, Richard Henry Lee captured as never before in their full flesh and blood humanity.More than a powerful portrait of the people and purpose of the revolution, Rise to Rebellion is a vivid account of history s most pivotal events The Boston Tea Party, the battles of Concord and Bunker Hill all are recreated with the kind of breathtaking detail only a master like Jeff Shaara can muster 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.Length 6 hrs and 1 min Read Rise to Rebellion: A Novel of the American Revolution – kino-fada.fr I wasn t sure what to expect with Rise to Rebellion I had read Shara s Civil War books and knew what to expect in terms of execution Shara follows a handful of characters throughout the great events of the time so that, as a reader, I receive a first hand view from a number of the key actors on both sides of the conflict In the case of Rise to Rebellion, the characters are assorted but representative Gage, Franklin, Adams, Washington, and a smattering of others.The approach is effective I wasn t sure what to expect with Rise to Rebellion I had read Shara s Civi...Great book First, I love that it s in novel form this makes it muchengaging than, say, 1776, which although filled with great info, was kinda dry and hard to get into Second, Shaara makes the characters so memorable He has a great knack for bringing characters to life, and while I m fairly sure he just turns letters into thought monologues, or exchanged letters into conversations, I don t mind Third, I liked the changing viewpoints and how the story, when told from a British Great book First, I love that it s in novel form this makes it muchengaging than, say, 1776, which although filled with great info, was kinda dry and hard to get into Second, Shaara makes the characters so memorable He has a great knack for bringing characters to life, and while I m fairly sure he just turns letters into thought monologues, or exchanged letters into conversations, I don t mind Third, I liked the changin...In Rise to Rebellion Jeff Shaara tells the story of the years leading up the start of the American Revolution and the early days of the fledgling American colonies as they discern who they are and what they must do to achieve what they need.It is the story of a growing awareness as told from the vantage of several prominent contemporaries of the era, specifically Sam, John and Abigail Adams, Ben Franklin, Thomas Gage, and George Washington with others figuring inminor capacities of the In Rise to Rebellion Jeff Shaara tells the story of the years leading up the start of the American Revolution and the early days of the fledgling American colonies as they discern who they are and what they must do to achieve what they need.It is the story of a growing awareness as told from the vantage of several prominent contemporaries of the era, specifically Sam, John and Abigail Adams, Ben Franklin, Thomas Gage, and George Washington with others figuring inminor capacities of the currently untenable relationship with Great Britain The strength of Shaara s writing is in his adept abil...If you are a fan of American history and the events leading up to and during the revolution this book and its sequal The Glorious Cause are a MUST READ As far as historical fiction authors go, Jeff Shaara is unparalleled in his ability to give the reader a since of the everyday thoughts and actions of history s most prominent fiugres as well as the common citizen soldier Benjiman Frankilin and George Washington to Lord Cornwallis and General Howe are transformed from an idea to living, If...I had few expectations for this book it was a used bookstore find I read it in September, just as I was gearing up to teach American history So the timing was perfect this is a book about the early American Revolutionary period, with great details about the battles in Lexington and Concord and the Continental Congress meetings The history is solid and sound with enough details for someone well versed in the s...This book made the roots of the American Revolution clearer to me I met the Sons of Liberty as real people, and Ben Franklin, and George Washington and the other movers shakers who drew the Colonies together in defense against the t...I recently reread this excellent historical novel in preparation for my first visit to that cradle of American democracy, Philadelphia The second reading was evensatisfying than the first Shaara s novel opens in 1770 at the Boston Massacre and concludes with the tremendously moving scene of George Washington having the Declaration of Independence read aloud to his troops in 1776 Shaara tells each chapter from the perspective of a different historical figure, Washington, Adams, I recently reread this excellent historical novel in preparation for my first visit to that cradle of American democracy, Philadelphia The second reading was evensatisfying than the first Shaara s novel opens in 1770 at the Boston Massacre and concludes with the tremendously moving scene of George Washington having the Declaration of Independence read aloud to ...Just arrived from USA through BM.Page 46 Colonists cannot be represented inParliament Never will be They simply are not an equal part of the empire They are not, nor will they ever be, Englishmen.Benjamin FranklinPage 48 You cannot suddenly decide to tax us, exploit us, drain our resources You cannot do with us as you please With your wast army and your great navy, you may have the power But you do not have the right.Benjamin FranklinThis is the first book of the series American Just arrived from USA through BM.Page 46 Colonists cannot be represented inParliament Never will be They simply are not an equal part of the empire They are not, nor will they ever be, Englishmen.Benjamin FranklinPage 48 You cannot suddenly decide to tax us, exploit us, drain our resources You cannot do with us as you please With your wast army and your great navy, you may have the power But you do not have the right.Benjamin FranklinThis is the first book of the series American Revolution...The interesting thing about this book is that it allows the reader to experience history in the format of the founding fathers speaking in everyday dialogue It lets the reader experience what it would have actually been like to be there as it was happening Ordinary history will give a summary of events and their significance but this book gave a look at thehuman side of the historical events For instance, it described how nervous John Adams was when he addressed a group at a town hall The interesting thing about this book is that it allows the reader to experience history in the format of the founding fathers speaking in everyday dialogue It lets the reader experience what it would have actually been like to be there as it was happe...In the Shaara style, I was bounced around to the worlds of John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Thomas Gage, and others The time frame is from Spring of 1770 to the summer of 1776 and the primary settings are Boston, London, and Philadelphia If you have read and enjoyed McCullough s, 1776 , and or watched the HBO series, John Adams , you will thoroughly enjoy comparing and contrasting them to the Shaara book as you read it I found that I became so immersed in the plight of In the Shaara style, I was bounced around to the worlds of John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Thomas Gage, and others The time frame is from Spring of 1770 to the summer of 1776 and the primary settings are Boston, London, and Philadelphia If you have read and enjoyed ...

Rise to Rebellion: A Novel of the American Revolution
  • English
  • 01 May 2018
  • 512 pages
  • Jeff Shaara
  • Rise to Rebellion: A Novel of the American Revolution