
The Glorious Cause: The American Revolution: 1763-1789
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Robert Fass
The first book to appear in the illustrious Oxford History of the United States, this critically-acclaimed volume - a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize - offers an unsurpassed history of the Revolutionary War and the birth of the American republic.
This panoramic view of the conflict between England and America combines the political and the personal, giving the listener a vivid sense of how the colonists perceived the events of their struggle for independence, from the French and Indian War to “the shot heard round the world”, and the importance the colonists assigned to them.
Praised as “state of the art” and “the most distinguished series in American historical scholarship”, the four new volumes of the Oxford History of the United States – including The Glorious Cause – are narrated with engagingly casual warmth by Robert Fass, who previously read an earlier volume in the series, Empire of Liberty, by Gordon S. Wood.
Please note: The individual volumes of the series have not been published in historical order. The Glorious Cause is number III in The Oxford History of the United States.
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Lively text, outstanding narration
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The weakness of this book is the section concerning the details of the actual war. It lacks detail and at times feels rushed. There were times where I almost thought the book was abridged. For example, Benedict Arnold is mentioned as being one of the underrated heroes at Saratoga, and then in a few chapters later he's referenced as leading one of the battles as a British officer. There's no explanation given as to why this is. Most readers know the story of Arnold, but it still seems like something you would want to mention.
Good Details of Lead Up to Revolutionary War
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This book was a little scholarly and dry for my tastes. Others may find it very rewarding.
Scholarly and thorough
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Not for everyone
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The other interesting thing I continue to see again and again as I read more of the history of the United States is to see how so many of our current dilemmas, arguments, problems, etc were baked right into the United States from its earliest days - indeed, some even before the very founding of the republic. Likewise, it is amusing (if disappointing) to see some of the titans in the American pantheon wrestling luridly in the political mud with their opponents - right up to and incuding vitriolic personal attacks, doctrinaire thinking, and hyperbolic rhetoric. Everything old is indeed new again.
Strongly recommended for those interested in U.S. history and politics.
Strong History Rich With Behind The Scenes Details
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Excellent
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Solid
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A must read on the American Revolution!
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If you could sum up The Glorious Cause: The American Revolution: 1763-1789 in three words, what would they be?
Educational, Informative and CompleteWho was your favorite character and why?
No real characters in the book. But lots of people who just changed history and they were all fascinatingWhich character – as performed by Robert Fass – was your favorite?
Fass was a great narrator and made listening to 26 hours pretty easyDid you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Wasn't that type of book. A historical recollection but it made me appreciate the people who helped create this wonderful countryAny additional comments?
An awesome history of the Revolution from it's beginning to the first days of this country. Very thorough and covered everything you could ask for if looking to learn more or refresh yourself about the American Revolution.Great History Lesson
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