In their latest foray into what they call active history, newt gingrich and william r. The pacific war series volume 1 newt gingrich and william r. 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. Shakedown by newt gingrich, pete earley, hardcover. A novel of december 8th, 1941, which instantly rocketed to the new york times. Republican presidential candidate newt gingrich stepped into controversy christmas weekend as he compared his exclusion from the virginia primary ballot to the japanese attack at pearl harbor on. This set is autographed by newt gingrich and includes both books in newt gingrich and william forstchens explosive pacific war series. 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. May 24, 2007 but pearl harbor, the war novel that is newt gingrich and william r. 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.
In 2007, bestselling authors newt gingrich and william r. This powerful saga covers the heroic highs and horrifying lows of. By newt gingrich having completed their civil war trilogy, exhouse speaker gingrich and historian forstchen return their attention to world war ii they previously collaborated on 1945. A novel of december 8th, book one of the pacific war series. In this what if treatment of the attack on pearl harbor, newt gingrich and william. Former house speaker newt gingrich marked the 75th anniversary of the attack on pearl harbor by hailing what he called japans professional brilliance and technological power.
It has been a unforgettable reading experience, and i urge the reading of both books. Shakedown by newt gingrich, pete earley, hardcover barnes. Forstchen estimated delivery 312 business days format paperback condition brand new description president franklin d. Newt gingrich became a published author in 1987 with the nonfiction book window of opportunity. The pacific war is a series of alternate history novels written by newt gingrich and william r. Fresh from their series on the american civil war, bestselling authors newt gingrich and william r. 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 thumbnail sketch of. The amount of emotional fodder generated by wwii and pearl harbor was ginormous.
This powerful saga covers the heroic highs and horrifying lows of americas darkest dayfrom the white house to the wheeler army air field, from. He attempts to show how one change can make a huge difference in an outcome. Forstchen were going for in this opening volume of their pacific war series was going to be what a difference 24 hours would make i. 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. After giving up his seat, gingrich has been a political analyst and a consultant. We all know how pearl harbor ends, so make us care about how we got there from the japanese perspective.
A novel of december 8th by newt gingrich english paperback book. He is a member of the defense policy board and cochai. Newt gingrich is a former speaker of the house, a fox news contributor, and a new york times bestselling author. Pearl harbor the pacific war series 9780312366230 by. Mar 31, 2009 this is the first newt gingrich book i have read. House of representatives, is the author of seven books, including the bestsellers gettysburg, contract with america, and to renew america. A novel of december 8th newt gingrich, author, william r. A novel of december 8th ebook written by newt gingrich, william r. 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 readers who know what happens nextor think they know. 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 the pacific war series 9780312943394.
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. Forstchen launched a new epic adventure series about world war ii in the pacific, with their book pearl harbor. Pearl harbor covers the full spectrum of characters and events from that historic moment, from national. Pearl harbor by newt gingrich isnt very sciency but deals instead with what if scenarios. D in history from tulane university and used to work as a professor, previously wrote about pearl harbor in a pair of alternate history novels that consider the. Pearl harbor audiobook by newt gingrich, william forstchen. Newt gingrichs pearl harbor novel a war on punctuation vanity. Gingrich was believed to have been involved in numerous post. I read pearl harbor as nonfiction and i trust it is correct. Roosevelts speech on december 8, 1941, lasted a mere six and half. Every page resonates with the momentous events and great personalities of world war ii and.
Pearl harbor covers the full spectrum of character and events of that historic moment, from national leaders and admirals to the views of. The attack on pearl harbor occupies the final quarter of the book, and. The attack on pearl harbor occupies the final quarter of the book, and the extensive leadup. Apr 24, 2008 fresh from their series on the american civil war, bestselling authors newt gingrich and william r. Newt gingrich author, 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. Gingrich was believed to have been involved in numerous post marital affairs which caused his divorces. A novel of december 8th, covers the background up through the. 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. Newt gingrich accused of praising japan attackers in. The series deals with the pacific war between the united states of america and the empire of japan. Departing the civil war battlefields never call retreat, 2005, etc. Newt gingrich infuriated people by praising what he called. Gingrich apparently was unable to tap into that, and gave us cardboard characters, who were very shallow.
Newt gingrich pacific war series autographed gingrich 360. Gingrich married 3 times in his life, the first 2 of which ended in divorce. Pearl harbor by newt gingrich, 9780312366230, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Newt gingrich audio books, best sellers, author bio. And also joining us, former speaker of the house, newt gingrich, by the way, author of the brand new book, pearl harbor. Apr 12, 2012 listen to this audiobook excerpt from the novel pearl harbor by bestselling authors newt gingrich and william r. From the chambers of the emperor of japan to the american white house. He is the ceo of the gingrich group and an analyst for the fox news channel. Gingrich compares virginia ballot fiasco to pearl harbor. 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. 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 of the 1st air fleet for the attack on pearl harbor, rather than delegate it to adm. Listen to this audiobook excerpt from the novel pearl harbor by bestselling authors newt gingrich and william r. Book one of the pacific war series thomas dunne books may 2007 on sale.
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. The paperback of the days of infamy by newt gingrich, william r. Some may call it alternative history, but they call it active history. Newt gingrich books list of books by author newt gingrich. Hansereditor, isbn 0312363508, compare new and used books prices among online bookstores. Pearl harbor covers the full spectrum of characters and events from that historic moment, from. Forstchen now launch a new epic adventure by applying their imaginations and knowledge to the date of infamy the attack on pearl harbor. Newt gingrich infuriated people by praising what he called japans professional brilliance in pearl harbor attack. Buy a cheap copy of days of infamy book by newt gingrich. Forstchens latest foray into what they call active history, deliberately calls attention to the fact that japan. That change that he introduces here is that japanese admiral yamamoto decides to personally lead the japanese fleet replacing admiral i dont generally read a lot of fiction. 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. Below is a list of newt gingrichs books in order of when they were originally published. Newt gingrich and his coauthor william forstchen, put a new twist on the bombing of pearl harbor. This book tells the story of pearl harbor, but instead of chuichi nagumo commanding the fleet, they change this fact. The attack on pearl harbor occupies the final quarter of the book, and the extensive leadup begins in 1930s japan and provides. Newt gingrich is the former house speaker and 2012 presidential candidate. Newt gingrich pearl harbor autographed gingrich 360. Newt gingrich infuriated people by praising what he called japans. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. May 15, 2007 in 2007, bestselling authors newt gingrich and william r. But pearl harbor, the war novel that is newt gingrich and william r. Former house speaker newt gingrich marked the 75th anniversary of the attack on pearl harbor by hailing what he called japans.
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. Gingrich was brought up as a lutheran and spent most his time growing up as a baptist. A novel of december 8th threw me off because i was thinking that what newt gingrich and william r. A novel of december 8th paperback april 15, 2008 by newt gingrich author. Having completed their civil war trilogy, exhouse speaker gingrich and historian forstchen return their attention to world war ii they previously collaborated on 1945. That change that he introduces here is that japanese admiral yamamoto decides to personally lead the japanese fleet replacing admiral i dont generally read a lot of fiction, partly because, well, truth is often more interesting than fiction. This copy of pearl harbor is autographed by newt gingrich. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read pearl harbor. Pearl harbor by newt gingrich, 9780312943394, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. May 15, 2007 pearl harbor, by newt gingrich and william forstchen, does both in abundance. Pearl harbor, by newt gingrich and william forstchen, does both in abundance.
A novel of december 8th, 1941, which instantly rocketed to the new york times bestseller list. Forstchen could have used a third author assigned to. Stopping obamas secularsocialist machine are three of his 14 new york times bestsellers. In this alternate history, the japanese do in fact launch the 3rd wave against the island of oahu with devastating losses for the americans. 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 history that unfolded. Mar 31, 2009 fresh from their series on the american civil war, bestselling authors newt gingrich and william r. 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. Pearl harbor covers the full spectrum of character and events of that historic moment, from national.
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