Weintraub s book focuses mainly on the politics of england during the reign of king george iii and the british parliament under the ministry of lord north, but with. Stanley weintraub obituary wilmington, pa centre daily. Stanley weintraubs iron tears isnt the first book that has. Iron tears americas battle for freedom, britains quagmire, 17751783 book.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Stanley weintraub books list of books by author stanley. Historian stanley weintraub provides that perspective in his new book, iron tears. A member of parliament at the time, burke worried, weintraub writes, whether the inevitable separation of britain from its colonies was worth. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A biography, was named one of the 30 notable books of the year by the american library association in 1974, and his book, iron tears, was named a finalist for the george washington prize for best book on the nations founding era in 2005. In this enjoyable and enlightening book, american historian stanley weintraub looks at myopic king george and his ambition to hold the colonies at any price, discusses how antiwar opposition in parliament gradually gained. Shop amongst our popular books, including 27, great expectations, pearl harbor christmas and more from stanley weintraub.
Stanley weintraub s book iron tears is useful in that his study shows those who have studied the american revolution that it wasnt necessarily miraculous that the americans won. Stanley weintraub is evan pugh professor emeritus of arts and humanities at penn state university and the author of notable histories and biographies including 11 days in december, silent night. Iron tears hardcover americas battle for freedom, britains quagmire. For generations, americans have been taught to view the revolutionary war as a heroic tale of resistance, exclusively from the perspective of the. In this enjoyable and enlightening book, american historian stanley weintraub looks at myopic king george and his ambition to hold the colonies at any price, discusses how antiwar opposition in parliament gradually gained momentum, and. Stanley weintraub born april 17, 1929 is a professor, historian, and biographer, he is an expert on george bernard shaw. Iron tears a startling new history of the revolutionary war, told from the perspectives of both the colonists and the colonizers. Weintraub was a national book award finalist in 1967 for beardsley, a 1968 guggenheim fellow, and his book iron tears 2005 was a finalist for the george washington prize for best book on the. Weintraub was born in philadelphia, pennsylvania, on april 17, 1929. Americas battle for freedom, britains quagmire, 17761783 by stanley weintraub.
In 1944, roosevelt was in very poor health, plagued by a heart condition, high blood pressure and exhaustion. Most people now refer to the conflict which led to the creation of the united states as the american revolution or the american war of independence. Americas battle for freedom, britains quagmire 17751783. Iron tears book tulsa citycounty library bibliocommons. Jan 18, 2005 now, in iron tears, master historian stanley weintraub offers the first account that examines the war from three divergent and distinct vantage points. Iron tears by stanley weintraub hardcover book free press reference book. For generations, americans have been taught to view the revolutionary war as a heroic tale of resistance, exclusively from the perspective of the continental army and the founding fathers. Stanley weintraub obituary wilmington, pa centre daily times. Rebellion in america 17751783 by weintraub, stanley. Iron tears americas battle for freedom, britains quagmire. Iron tears by stanley weintraub a startling new history of the revolutionary war, told from the perspectives of both the colonists and the colonizers. Stanley weintraub april 17, 1929 july 28, 2019 was an american historian and biographer and an expert on george bernard shaw. For some time i have indulged my suspicion that the british never really tried very hard to win the revolutionary war.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of stanley weintraub books online. Stanley weintraubs iron tears isnt the first book that has reinforced my understanding of this most iconic event in american history. Stanley weintraub and stephen ambrose, iron tears new york. Prolific historian weintraub general washingtons christmas farewell, 2003, etc. Rebellion in america 17751783 by weintraub, stanley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Rebellion in america 17751783 first edition by weintraub, stanley isbn. Stanley weintraubs book iron tears is useful in that his study shows those who have studied the american revolution that it wasnt necessarily miraculous that the americans won. Now, in iron tears, master historian stanley weintraub offers the first account that examines the war from three divergent and distinct vantage points. That aside, iron tears does a respectable job of sorting through the causes of the colonial break. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Free shipping on due to covid19, orders may be delayed. May 23, 2000 stanley weintraub talked about his book iron tears. Iron tears book by stanley weintraub official publisher.
He was noticeably gaunt and sickly, drawing concerned comments from those close to him, and even from the press. Now, in iron tears, master historian stanley weintraub offers the first account that. He attended south philadelphia high school, and then he attended west chester state teachers college now west chester university of pennsylvania where he received his b. Weintraubs accounts of various armed engagements are good but hurried. Jul 03, 2005 stanley weintraub discusses iron tears, his recently published history of the american revolution from the british perspective. Evan pugh professor emeritus stanley weintraub has died. Iron tears by stanley weintraub hardcover book free press. Stanley weintraubs book iron tears is useful in that his study shows those who have studied the american revolution that it wasnt necessarily miraculous that the. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. A startling new history of the revolutionary war, told from the perspectives of both the colonists and the colonizers.
Phd, pennsylvania state university is the author or editor of more than fifty books in biography, culture history and military history. He attended south philadelphia high school, and then he attended west chester state. Americas battle for freedom, britains quagmire, 17761783. He was the eldest child of benjamin and ray segal weintraub. The story of the world war i christmas truce, macarthurs war, long days journey into war, and a stillness heard round the world.
Now, in iron tears, master historian stanley weintraub offers the first account that examines the war from. Illustration in the book iron tears by stanley weintraub. Stanley weintraub discusses iron tears, his recently published history of the american revolution from the british perspective. If youre interested, try nick bunkers an empire on the edge or andrew jackson oshaughnessys an empire divided. Weintraubs book focuses mainly on the politics of england during the reign of king george iii and the british parliament under the ministry of lord north, but with. Stanley weintraub talked about his book iron tears. Rebellion in america 17751783 9780743219921 by weintraub, stanley and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Iron tears examines the revolutionary war primarily from the perspective of british politicians, soldiers, citizens, and the royal court of king george iii. Rebellion in america 17751783 book online at best prices in india on. King george iii and britons in the 1770s felt the colonists were.
Two to seven authors stanley weintraub and stephen ambrose, iron tears new york. Readers with an interest in the military history of the revolution will want to turn to sources such as robert middlekauffs essential the glorious cause 1985. Aug 21, 2017 illustration in the book iron tears by stanley weintraub. Stanley weintraubs book iron tears is useful in that his study shows those who have studied the american revolution that it wasnt necessarily miraculous that.
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