Listen to newt gingrich introduce his historical novel grant comes east, written with coauthor william r. Forstchen take listeners to the center of a nearly forgotten civil war confrontation, a battle that was filled with controversy and misinterpretation even before the attack began. Forstchen combine their talents in this powerful and rousing alternate history of the most legendary civil war clash. Newt gingrich has 88 books on goodreads with 47292 ratings. Former speaker of the house newt gingrich and veteran author william r. Jun 12, 2003 this is an alternatehistory type of book by newt gingrich and william r. The men of both sides were well acquainted with each other, and in many cases, had served with one or more of the leaders on the other. He is the founder of the center for health transformation, chairman of american solutions and a commentator for fox news channel. Gettysburg a novel of the civil war by newt gingrich forstchen. Unlike the wwii book pearl harbor that gingrich was also the coauthor, this one does not wait till almost twothirds of the book is done before revealing the major change. Though not historical he he did weave many well know vignettes into the tale, making it more interesting to me.
In this historical mystery, gingrich explores the battle of gettysburg which but for a lack of timely information from lees cavalry commander jeb stuart could have resulted in a major victory for the south and a change in the balance of power in the united states. A novel of the civil war is an alternate history novel written by newt gingrich and william r. Gingrich is best known for helping end 40 years of the democrats ruling the house and becoming speaker of the. Gingrich is best known for helping end 40 years of the democrats ruling the house and becoming speaker of the house.
This wellexecuted alternative history imagines a confederate victory at gettysburg. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. A novel of the civil war by newt gingrich my rating. Drawing on years of research, the authors weave a complex narrative interweaving the high aspirations of african american troops. Newt gingrich discusses corruption from comey, mccabe. Jan 17, 2010 some time ago i read gingrich s 3 book series on an alternative gettysburg outcome and the aftermath. Gettysburg by newt gingrich overdrive rakuten overdrive. Lincoln at the gates of history, author charles bracelen flood noted that the new york herald once. Jun 12, 2003 an actionpacked and painstakingly researched masterwork by newt gingrich and william forstchen, gettysburg stands as the first book in a series to tell the story of how history could have unfolded, how a victory for lee would have changed the destiny of the nation forever. Inevitably, though, it suffers by comparison to michael shaaras the killer angels. Newt gingrich on his book grant comes east youtube. The title of this book is gettysburg and it was written by newt gingrich, william r. Representative for georgias 6th congressional district serving north atlanta and nearby areas from 1979 until his resignation in.
Forstchen and newt gingrich 2004, paperback, revised at the best online prices at ebay. The first alternate history book of the series is titled gettysburgh. The battle of gettysburg has become the great what if of american his. An actionpacked and painstakingly researched masterwork by newt gingrich and william forstchen, gettysburg stands as the first book in a series to tell the story of how history could have unfolded, how a victory for lee would have changed the destiny of the nation forever. The civil war gingrich audiobooks listen to the full. According to the companys website, in may 2011, it is a performance and production company featuring the work of newt and callista gingrich. A fictionalized account of an alternate american civil war, based on five years of research, considers how history might have transpired if general robert e.
Newt gingrich, frontrunning republican primary candidate for the 2012 presidential election, former speaker of the house, bestselling author of gettysburg and pearl harbor, the longest serving teacher of the joint war fighting course for major generals at air university, and an honorary distinguished visiting scholar and professor at the national defense university. Their previous effort at alternate history, 1945, did not do very well, primarily in my opinion because that book was slapped together in haste. Dec 19, 2011 while newt gingrich, as a politician and historian, has a reputation for courting intellectual controversy, his fiction is far more politically attuned in his trilogy on the battle of gettysburg. It is 1781, and washington and his army have spent three years in a bitter stalemate, engaging in near constant skirmishing against the british.
For the first time ever the gettysburg trilogy combines all three books in the civil. This is an alternatehistory type of book by newt gingrich and william r. In this case, during the battle of gettysburg, lee changes his mind. Buy gettysburg new edition by gingrich, newt, forstchen, william r.
Lincoln at the gates of history, author charles bracelen flood. New york times bestselling authors newt gingrich s and william r. Oct 17, 2015 newt gingrich, frontrunning republican primary candidate for the 2012 presidential election, former speaker of the house, bestselling author of gettysburg and pearl harbor, the longest serving teacher of the joint war fighting course for major generals at air university, and an honorary distinguished visiting scholar and professor at the national defense university. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It was published in 2003 and became a new york times bestseller. Newt gingrich inscribed on the first free end paper. Newt gingrich, former speaker of the house, bestselling author of gettysburg and pearl harbor, the longest serving teacher of the joint war fighting course for major generals at air university, and an honorary distinguished visiting scholar. Former house speaker gingrich contract with america and historical fiction author forstchen down to the sea. This copy of gettysburg is autographed by newt gingrich. However, it didnt take long to realize that this is a.
This is a novel of true heroism and glory in americas most trying hour. He writes the civil war series including the gettysburg trilogy, pacific war series and revolutionary war series aka george washington series. The surprising thing trump and lincoln have in common. It is comprised of 3 books in total, which were released between the years 1980 and 2004. But lees gettysburg campaign ended in failure, ultimately deciding the. Newt gingrich books list of books by author newt gingrich. This actionpacked book is the first in newt gingrich and william forstchens civil war trilogy. New york times bestselling authors newt gingrichs and william r. One of the successful novel series written by newt gingrich is known as the gettysburg series. The union and confederate armies meet at gettysburg in pennsylvania. Lee would have changed the course of the civil war, and our nations history, forever. I have to admit, i was surprised and pleased when i read gettysburg by newt gingrich and william forstchen. Forstchen and newt gingrich 2005, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
Like me, newt gingrich is from central pennsylvania. Gettysburg is an alternate history of how the battle was fought and won and produces an outcome which id not expected. Authoritative military history, wellrendered battle scenes. With to make men free, new york times bestselling authors newt gingrich and william r. Gettysburg by newt gingrich pdf free download ebook. I enjoy novels about the us civil war and i think both gingrich and forstchen make a splendid book here.
Newt gingrich, former speaker of the house, bestselling author of gettysburg and pearl harbor, the longest serving teacher of the joint war fighting course for major generals at air university, and an honorary distinguished visiting scholar and professor at the national defense university. House of representatives, is the author of seven books, including the bestsellers gettysburg, contract with america, and to renew america. May 28, 2004 newt gingrich, former speaker of the house, bestselling author of gettysburg and pearl harbor, the longest serving teacher of the joint war fighting course for major generals at air university, and an honorary distinguished visiting scholar and professor at the national defense university. A novel of the civil war william forstchen, newt gingrich on. However, it didnt take long to realize that this is a work of fiction but not to my dissatisfaction. Being a history buff, i inadvertently picked up this book thinking it was the gettysburg by stephen sears, a wellknown history writer. Shaara breathed life into that iconic gettysburg cast. About that, gingrich and forstchen remain positively cryptic. It is the first part in a trilogy in which the next books are respectively grant comes east and never call retreat. Newt gingrich, former speaker of the house, is the author of several bestselling books, including valley forge, to try mens souls, pearl harbor and gettysburg all with william r. He is the ceo of the gingrich group and an analyst for the fox news channel. A novel of the civil war by newt gingrich, william r. After two days of brutal combat, confederate general robert e.
Forstchen this book is set during the us civil war, specifically in the last days of june and first days of july, 1863. While newt gingrich, as a politician and historian, has a reputation for courting intellectual controversy, his fiction is far more politically attuned in his trilogy on the battle of gettysburg. Gingrich productions, which is headed by gingrich s wife callista gingrich, was created in 2007. The military minutiae probably makes the book inaccessible to. Forstchens george washington series continues in a novel about faith, leadership, and the triumph of the american cause.
Newt gingrich, former speaker of the house, is the bestselling author of gettysburg and pearl harbor and the longest serving teacher of the joint war fighting course for major generals. Apr 01, 2010 an actionpacked and painstakingly researched masterwork by newt gingrich and william forstchen, gettysburg stands as the first book in a series to tell the story of how history could have unfolded, how a victory for lee would have changed the destiny of the nation forever. Gettysburg by newt gingrich, 9780312987251, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Gettysburg explores how a victory for general robert e. It was published by st martins pr and has a total of 516 pages in the book. May 01, 2004 i enjoy novels about the us civil war and i think both gingrich and forstchen make a splendid book here. Some time ago i read gingrichs 3 book series on an alternative gettysburg outcome and the aftermath.
Apr 29, 2005 gettysburg by newt gingrich, 9780312987251, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Oct 23, 2015 gettysburg by newt gingrich in chm, djvu, txt download e book. The speaker is familiar with gettysburg and the role of the pennsylvanians who fought there, including generals reynolds and mead. Purchased when attending reenactment of battle of gettysburg 2003. Newt gingrich is an american author of alternate history novels and nonfiction books. Forstchen, william and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Gettysburg by newt gingrich in chm, djvu, txt download ebook. Newt gingrich, frontrunning republican primary candidate for the 2012 presidential election, former speaker of the house, bestselling author of gettysburg and pearl harbor, the longest serving teacher of the joint war fighting course for major generals at air university, and an honorary distinguished visiting scholar.
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