Stanley weintraub iron tears book

Iron tears examines the revolutionary war primarily from the perspective of british politicians, soldiers, citizens, and the royal court of king george iii. 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. Illustration in the book iron tears by stanley weintraub. All wcpl locations are closed until further notice. Presentation by stanley and rodelle weintraub on dear young friend, december 19, 2000, cspan. Iron tears book san mateo public library bibliocommons. That aside, iron tears does a respectable job of sorting through the causes of the colonial break. Stanley weintraub books list of books by author stanley. Iron tears renders an unprecedented account of the fight for american independence through british eyes, while dramatically narrating the battles that were. 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. Rebellion in america 17751783 first edition by weintraub, stanley isbn. 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. Presentation by weintraub on iron tears, june 22, 2005, cspan. 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.

Korea and the undoing of an american hero, published by free press, and the upcoming 50th anniversary of the start of the korean war, in which. Americas battle for freedom, britains quagmire, 17751783. Iron tears americas battle for freedom, britains quagmire. Stanley weintraub discusses iron tears, his recently published history of the american revolution from the british perspective. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Iron tears americas battle for freedom, britains quagmire, 17751783 book. The remarkable christmas truce of 1914, and 11 days in december. Americas battle for freedom, britains quagmire, 17761783. Stanley weintraub s iron tears isnt the first book that has reinforced my understanding of this most iconic event in american history. Iron tears by stanley weintraub, 97814767724, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.

Now, in iron tears, master historian stanley weintraub offers the first account that examines the war from three divergent and distinct vantage points. After words interview with weintraub on 15 stars, august 18, 2007, cspan. 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. Iron tears by weintraub, stanley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He was the eldest child of benjamin and ray segal 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 the. Iron tears book by stanley weintraub official publisher page. Stanley weintraub a dualsided history of the revolutionary war examines the conflict from both the colonial and british sides, documenting the nearly violent political disagreements in parliament, as well as the. In iron tears americas battle for freedom, britains quagmire. Weintraub was born in philadelphia, pennsylvania, on april 17, 1929. If youre interested, try nick bunkers an empire on the edge or andrew jackson oshaughnessys an empire divided. Now, in iron tears, master historian stanley weintraub offers the first account that. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.

To see that story through british eyes, as stanley weintraub s iron tears. General washington bestowing thirteen stripes on britannia. 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. If you have holds on the shelf, they will be held until we reopen. During this time you will not be able to place new holds on physical materials. The native american represents america, with a frenchman, spaniard, englishman, and dutchman. Stanley weintraub talked about his book iron tears. Americas battle for freedom, britains quagmire, 17761783 by stanley weintraub.

For some time i have indulged my suspicion that the british never really tried very hard to win the revolutionary war. Rebellion in america 17751783 by weintraub, stanley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Stanley weintraub s iron tears isnt the first book that has. Historian stanley weintraub provides that perspective in his new book, iron tears. 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. Iron tears a startling new history of the revolutionary war, told from the perspectives of both the colonists and the colonizers.

Iron tears by stanley weintraub, 2005, free press edition, in english iron tears 2005 edition open library. Aug 30, 2014 illustration in the book iron tears by stanley weintraub. Now, in iron tears, master historian stanley weintraub offers the first account that examines the. Discussion with weintraub on silent night, november 30, 2001, cspan. The american revolution from the british side book. Weintraub s accounts of various armed engagements are good but hurried. 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. King george iii and britons in the 1770s felt the colonists were.

See all books authored by stanley weintraub, including silent night. 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. Iron tears book tulsa citycounty library bibliocommons. Americas battle for freedom, britains quagmire, 17751783, stanley weintraub represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in brigham young university. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Stanley weintraubs iron tears isnt the first book that has reinforced my understanding of this most iconic event in american history.