The american victory in the war of independence kindle edition by ferling, john. The hidden political genius of an american icon, almost a miracle. It is a rare book on the tactics of the revolutionary war, exposing washingtons brilliance. Read almost a miracle the american victory in the war of independence by john ferling available from rakuten kobo. In his book historian ferling recounts the military. The american victory in the war of independence john ferling audio book torrent free download, 112222. Ecoutez ce livre audio gratuitement avec loffre dessai. He is the author of nine books and numerous articles on the american revolution and early american wars, and has appeared in four television documentaries devoted to the revolution and the war of independence.
Awardwinning historian john ferling transports readers to the grim realities of the revolutionary war, capturing an eightyear conflict filled with heroism, suffering, cowardice, betrayal, and fierce dedication. The american victory in the war of independence, by award winning author john ferling, offers fresh perspectives on greene, lee, marion, and the. Nov, 2018 john ferling has nearly forty years of experience as a historian of early america. As ferling demonstrates, it was a war that america came much closer to losing than is now usually remembered. John ferlings book is a masterful synthesis of a generation of scholarship and his own forty years of research on the military history of the american revoluti we use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. The american victory in the war of independence, setting the world ablaze. John ferling has done excellent service as a writer and historian in this volumn. The american victory in the war of independence di john ferling. The american victory in the war of independence john e. Ferlings brilliant book makes an important contribution to the. Apr 03, 2009 john ferling is a national resource, and almost a miracle is a splendid combination of subject with a superb historian writing at the peak of his powers. Books chronicling the revolution have largely ranged from multivolume tomes that appeal to scholars and the most serious general listeners to microhistories that necessarily gloss over swaths of independenceera history with only cursory treatment.
The american victory in the war of independence unabridged by ferling, john, baker, david isbn. In this gripping chronicle of americas struggle for independence, awardwinning historian john ferling transports reade. John ferling has nearly 40 years of experience as a historian of early america. This nearly 600 page work must be the most comprehensive account of the military history of the american revolution in existence. Ferlings brilliant book makes an important contribution to the scholarship of the revolution while telling a gripping story that every american must know. John ferling talked about his book almost a miracle. The american victory in the war of independence, published by oxford university press. Almost a miracle mp3 cd may 10, 2016 by john ferling author, david baker reader 4. So begins john ferlings thoughtful and comprehensively researched almost a miracle. Almost a miracle the american victory in the war of independence john ferling. Drop the adverb from the title and the sheer virtuosity and genius of the book is accurately expressed. No event in american history was more pivotalor more furiously contestedthan congresss decision to declare independence in july 1776. John ferling brings to this book nearly forty years of experience as a historian of early america. In a little over 600 pages of text, ferling attempts to show how and why the american forces won a war that at the beginning was beyond reasonable to expect.
John ferling has nearly forty years of experience as a historian of early america. It observes that the war of independence stood as a profoundly lifealtering event for its participants, just as world war ii changed the lives of a generation of americans in ways they could never have imagined before the. Instead of recycling the familiar story of the revolution, he has given us an enlightening and exciting book that proves that history has no guarantees or foreordained outcomes. Jan 10, 2017 epic that word not only describes the american revolution itself, but john ferlings mammoth tome almost a miracle, the american victory in the war of independence. General george washington put it best when he said that the american victory was little short of a standing miracle. John ferling s almost a miracle opens with great promise. John ferling is a leading authority on late 18th and early 19th century american history. The title of john ferlings unrestrained work is almost a miracle. Nor does ferling ignore the naval war, describing dangerous patrols and grand and dazzling naval actions. A leading authority on american revolutionary history, he is the author of several books, including a leap in the dark.
The author of acclaimed histories such as a leap into the dark and almost a miracle, he has appeared on many tv and film documentaries on this pivotal period of our history. Whirlwind should be available at your local bookstore, but you can also purchase it and many of the books shown above by using any of these links. John ferling has established himself as one of the leading chroniclers of the american revolution, but independence goes beyond anything he has written before. In this gripping chronicle of americas struggle for independence, awardwinning historian john ferling transports listeners to the grim realities of that war, capturing an eightyear conflict filled with heroism, suffering, cowardice, betrayal, and fierce dedication. As a leading historian in the american revolution and founding era, he has appeared in television documentaries on pbs, the history channel, cspan book tv, and the learning channel. Finally, almost a miracle takes listeners inside the legislative chambers and plush offices of diplomats to reveal countless decisions that altered the course of this war. He is the author of nine books and numerous articles on the american revolution and early american wars, and has appeared in four television documentaries devoted to the revolution and the war. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading almost a miracle. A life, ferling offers a compelling portrait of one of the giants of the revolutionary. Books chronicling the revolution have largely ranged from multivolume tomes that appeal to scholars and the most serious general listeners to microhistories that necessarily gloss over swaths of independenceera. Apr 15, 2009 john ferling brings to this book nearly forty years of experience as a historian of early america.
Almost a miracle john ferling oxford university press. Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china. Almost a miracle the american victory in the war of. The american victory in the war of independence ebook. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The struggle to create the american republic oxford, 2003. Epic that word not only describes the american revolution itself, but john ferlings mammoth tome almost a miracle, the american victory in the war of independence. Jun 03, 2008 john ferlings book is a masterful synthesis of a generation of scholarship and his own forty years of research on the military history of the american revoluti we use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. He is the author of many books, including independence, the ascent of george washington, almost a miracle, setting the world ablaze, and a leap in the dark. The american victory in the war of independence oxford, 2007. It observes that the war of independence stood as a profoundly lifealtering event for its participants, just as world war ii changed the lives of a generation of americans in ways they could never have imagined before the war. In this gripping chronicle of americas struggle for independence, awardwinning historian john ferling transports listeners to the grim realities of that war, capturing an eightyear conflict filled with heroism, suffering, cowardice, betrayal, and fier. The struggle to create the american republic, almost a miracle. Books chronicling the revolution have largely ranged from multivolume tomes that appeal to scholars and the most serious general listeners to.
We had great military leaders but they were met by formidable opponents who had superior numbers and experience. The epic story of robert rogers and the conquest of john f. By continuing to use our website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. In this gripping chronicle of americas struggle for independence, awardwinning historian john ferling transports readers to the grim realities of that war, capturing an eightyear conflict filled with heroism, suffering, cowardice, betrayal, and fierce dedication. Have read quite a few john ferlings books and this one is a must for anyone studying this part. The american victory in the war of independence, and his most recent work, the ascent of george washington. Apr 22, 2007 almost a miracle is a very well written, one volume, and strategic history of the military action in the american war of independence. Even months after american blood had been shed at lexington and concord, many colonists remained loyal to britain. Almost a miracle is a very well written, one volume, and strategic history of the military action in the american war of independence. The title of the book is called almost a miracle and this is the premise that dr. Oct 18, 2007 so begins john ferlings thoughtful and comprehensively researched almost a miracle. Amid a great collection of scholarship and narrative history on the revolutionary war and the american struggle for independence, there is a gaping hole one that john ferlings latest audiobook, whirlwind, will fill. Ferling is a professor emeritus of history at the university of west georgia. John ferlings almost a miracle opens with great promise.
The story that unfolds is at times a tale of folly, at times one of. A professor emeritus of history at the university of west georgia, ferling is the author of nine earlier books on american colonial affairs and is certainly well positioned to pursue a military history of the. John ferling is professor emeritus of history at the state university of west georgia. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. John ferling is a national resource, and almost a miracle is a splendid combination of subject with a superb historian writing at the peak of his powers. Almost a miracle offers an illuminating portrait of americas triumph, offering vivid descriptions of all the major.
A leading authority on american revolutionary history, he has appeared in many documentaries and has written numerous books, including the ascent of george washington. A life, ferling offers a compelling portrait of one of the giants of the revolutionary era. How the americans actually won the war for independence is in many ways inexplicable. Apostles of revolution is available as an audio book at the following site. In this gripping chronicle of americas struggle for independence, awardwinning historian john ferling transports readers to the grim realities of that war. Ferling born 1940 is a professor emeritus of history at the university of west georgia.
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