Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. In their latest foray into what they call active history, newt gingrich and william r. This copy of pearl harbor is autographed by newt gingrich. The pacific war series volume 1 newt gingrich and william r. Forstchen now launch a new epic adventure by applying their imaginations and knowledge to the date of infamy the attack on pearl harbor.
It focuses on the bombing of pearl harbor and the different perspectives of it. Pearl harbor covers the full spectrum of character and events of that historic moment, from national leaders and admirals to the views. A novel of december 8th, covers the background up through the. Apr 24, 2008 fresh from their series on the american civil war, bestselling authors newt gingrich and william r. Every page resonates with the momentous events and great personalities of world war ii and. Forstchen now launch a new epic adventure by applying their imaginations and knowledge to the date of infamythe attack on pearl harbor.
The attack on pearl harbor occupies the final quarter of the book, and the extensive leadup begins in 1930s japan and provides readers not well versed in japanese. From the chambers of the emperor of japan to the american white. The point of divergence is the decision of admiral isoroku yamamoto. He writes the civil war series including the gettysburg trilogy, pacific war series and revolutionary war series aka george washington series. 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. Praise for pearl harbor a politician and a novelist, each an accomplished historian in his own right, are emerging as master authors of alternative history. After giving up his seat, gingrich has been a political analyst and a consultant. Gingrich apparently was unable to tap into that, and gave us cardboard characters, who were very shallow.
Forstchen could have used a third author assigned to. Pearl harbor the pacific war series 9780312366230 by. Pearl harbor covers the full spectrum of characters and events from that historic moment, from national leaders and admirals to the. Pearl harbor covers the full spectrum of characters and events from that historic moment, from national. Having completed their civil war trilogy, exhouse speaker gingrich and historian forstchen return their attention to world war ii they previously collaborated on 1945. In this what if treatment of the attack on pearl harbor, newt gingrich and william forstchen combine their talents to make the diplomacy as suspenseful as the combat, even for.
Forstchen launched a new epic adventure series about world war ii in the pacific, with their book pearl harbor. The attack on pearl harbor occupies the final quarter of the book, and. Rather than simply presenting a what if scenario, the authors depict the minds of the. Cecils and his friend who is an american officer are on a military ship in japan. This new novel approaches the leadup to the attack on pearl harbor on december 7, 1941, as a conflict between japans desperate needs and americas revulsion at japanese methods. He attempts to show how one change can make a huge difference in an outcome. Below is a list of newt gingrichs books in order of when they were originally published.
After their new york times bestselling series on the american civil war, speaker newt gingrich and historian william r. A novel of december 8th the pacific war series 9780312943394. Newt gingrich audio books, best sellers, author bio. This set is autographed by newt gingrich and includes both books in newt gingrich and william forstchens explosive pacific war series. After their new york times bestselling series on the american civil war, newt gingrich and william forstchen now turn to the events leading up to the japanese attack on pearl harbor and examine how different decisions might have profoundly changed the.
The beginning of the pacific war series, this active history novel by newt gingrich and william. He is the longest serving teacher of the joint war fighting course for major generals at air university. Hansereditor, isbn 0312363508, compare new and used books prices among online bookstores. This powerful saga covers the heroic highs and horrifying lows of.
This alternatehistory telling of the bombing of pearl harbor is mainly from the japanese viewpoint thus the december 8th in the title. Buy a cheap copy of days of infamy book by newt gingrich. Order of newt gingrich books newt gingrich is an american author of alternate history novels and nonfiction books. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Fortschen tell of an alternate version of the events that unfolded at pearl harbor on dec. As it is the 70th anniversary of the attack on pearl harbor, it seems as good a time as any to remember newts own book about the subjecta. After their new york times bestselling series on the american civil war, newt gingrich and william forstchen now turn to the events leading up to the japanese attack on pearl harbor and examine how different decisions might. A novel of december 8th, book one of the pacific war series. Newt gingrichs pearl harbor novel a war on punctuation vanity. A novel of december 8th by newt gingrich at indigo.
In days of infamy, the logic of how the battle could have developed in oahu is that the point of divergence occurs at a conference in march 1941, when commander minoru genda and admiral yamamoto manage to convince the imperial japanese army to follow up the pearl harbor air attack with an invasion to capture hawaii whereas in reality, they did not as is usual in. Pearl harbor covers the full spectrum of character and events of that historic moment, from national leaders and admirals to the views of. In pearl harbor, the beginning of the pacific war series, gingrich and forstchen consider alternatives that could have changed the course of wwii, exploring how history might have been. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Praise for the first book in the pacific war series, pearl harbor. But pearl harbor, the war novel that is newt gingrich and william r. Much to my surprise, it was far better than i expected, and gave me a greater appreciation of pearl when we visited hawaii last year. Pearl harbor fresh from their series on the american civil war, bestselling authors newt gingrich and william r. Mar 31, 2009 this is the first newt gingrich book i have read. Stopping obamas secularsocialist machine are three of his 14 new york times bestsellers. Pearl harbor, by newt gingrich and william forstchen, does both in abundance. May 15, 2007 pearl harbor, by newt gingrich and william forstchen, does both in abundance. I read pearl harbor as nonfiction and i trust it is correct. Cecils and his friend who is an american officer are on a.
May 15, 2007 in 2007, bestselling authors newt gingrich and william r. Newt gingrich became a published author in 1987 with the nonfiction book window of opportunity. Pearl harbor covers the full spectrum of character and events of that historic moment, from national leaders. Days of infamy by newt gingrich is the continuation of the what if scenario started in pearl harbor by this same author. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. Newt is married to callista gingrich, author of the ellis the elephant childrens book series, and producer and host with newt of nine documentaries, the most recent of which is the first american. A novel of december 8th, 1941, which instantly rocketed to the new york times. In 2007, bestselling authors newt gingrich and william r. Pearl harbor by newt gingrich, 9780312943394, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The gingriches have two daughters and two grandchildren. In this alternate history, the japanese do in fact launch the 3rd wave against the island of oahu with devastating losses for the americans. I previously picked up a copy of pearl harbor by newt gingrich and william r. Newt gingrich, former speaker of the house and presidential candidate, is the bestselling author of more than 25 books. Both books intimately cover the story of the japanese flyer mitsuo fuchida both books are excellent and it is interesting to read the pearl harbor story from two viewpoints.
Pearl harbor by dr newt gingrich, 9780312366230, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The attack on pearl harbor occupies the final quarter of the book, and the extensive leadup. This active history novel by newt gingrich and william forstchen considers alternatives that could have changed the course of wwii. Gingrich and forstchen have written a sequel thats as much a homage to the survivors of the real pearl harbor attack as it is an imaginative and thrilling take on americas entry into world war ii. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Departing the civil war battlefields never call retreat, 2005, etc. Newt gingrich is the former house speaker and 2012 presidential candidate.
Events that lead to the pearl harbor attack the japanese oil embargo of 1941. Fresh from their series on the american civil war, bestselling authors newt gingrich and william r. It has been a unforgettable reading experience, and i urge the reading of both books. If there had been a third strike at pearl harbor, would the u. The series deals with the pacific war between the united states of america and the empire of japan. In days of infamy, the logic of how the battle could have developed in oahu is that the point of divergence occurs at a conference in march 1941, when commander minoru genda and admiral yamamoto manage to convince the imperial japanese army to follow up the pearl harbor air attack with an invasion to capture hawaii whereas in reality, they did not. May 24, 2007 but pearl harbor, the war novel that is newt gingrich and william r.
Read by william dufris, who convincingly brings alive the thoughts and emotions of a wide range of characters while creating dramatic tension and gripping action scenes. The beginning of the pacific war series, this active history novel by newt gingrich and william forstchen considers alternatives that could have changed the course of wwii. Forstchens latest foray into what they call active history, deliberately calls attention to the fact that japan. Apr 12, 2012 listen to this audiobook excerpt from the novel pearl harbor by bestselling authors newt gingrich and william r.
That change that he introduced in pearl harbor was that japanese admiral yamamoto decided to personally i dont generally read a lot of fiction, partly because, well, truth. Pearl harbor autographed gingrich 360 newt gingrich. Much of the book focuses on japans manifest destiny mindset that this was their time in history to take control of the orient, and therefore the united states needed to be neutralized as a fighting power so it could not interfere in japans plans. The point of divergence is the decision of admiral isoroku yamamoto, commanderinchief of the japanese combined fleet, to take personal command. The untied states have a new rival that is coming after them. The amount of emotional fodder generated by wwii and pearl harbor was ginormous. He is the ceo of the gingrich group and an analyst for the fox news channel. The pacific war is a series of alternate history novels written by newt gingrich and william r. From the chambers of the emperor of japan to the american white house.
A novel of december 8th, 1941, which instantly rocketed to the new york times bestseller list. Pearl harbor covers the full spectrum of character and events of that historic moment, from national leaders and admirals to the views of ordinary citizens caught in the chaos of war. A novel of december 8th newt gingrich, author, william r. Pearl harbor covers the full spectrum of characters and events from that historic moment, from national leaders and admirals to the views of ordinary citizens caught in the chaos of war. Pearl harbor audiobook by newt gingrich, william forstchen. House of representatives, is the author of seven books, including the bestsellers gettysburg, contract with america, and to renew america. The 75th anniversary of the liberation of auschwitz and antisemitism today on january 26, 2020 75 years ago on monday, january 27, 1945, auschwitz was liberated from the nazis. The attack on pearl harbor occupies the final quarter of the book, and the extensive leadup begins in 1930s japan and provides readers not well versed in japanese history a decent. Newt gingrich books list of books by author newt gingrich. Pearl harbor by newt gingrich tells a story about the time after world war i. Forstchen now turn to the events leading up to the japanese attack on pearl harbor and examine how different decisions might have profoundly changed the history that was yet to unfold.
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