He provides examples of the various roles friends take take in one another's lives through consistent caring and communication. Share. This book was sometimes quite painful to read. A superb joint biography of two warriors, each with fame and/or notoriety within his own society, who clashed with a sort of inevitability at Little Big Horn. He reserves his judgment for the military and political decisions by the men he profiles in the book (not just Crazy Horse and Custer) and he can be downright brutal (and right on!) This was by design, he just did what he had to, but was surprisingly capable when he put his mind to it. However, numerous and often convincing allegations of plagiarism and exaggeration have … Add to Favorites. It's true, there are too many examples to deny it. Accompanied by his friend Forrest Guth, an easy Company veteran on his final tour in Europe, Alexander explores the living history of the places where American soldiers went into action, and reveals what makes this story so meaningful for ... Stephen Ambrose did an amazing job of writing and documenting his sources and footnotes. From one of my favorite authors and historians comes Comrades: Brothers, Fathers, Heroes, Sons, Pals by Stephen E. Ambrose in which he looks at the issue of male friendship, starting and ending with examples from his own life growing up with his first and forever friends, his brothers, and his evolving relationship with his father. Jacksonian Democrats, American expansionists spoiling for a war, any war. "The peace loving advocates were the victims of a government determination to cut taxes, lower expenditures and balance the budget." Many colleagues defended the author. Nevertheless it is a moving account that makes one thinks of his own friendships. "Friends never cheat each other, or take advantage, or lie. This is the official page for Stephen Ambrose. Author Stephen Ambrose, who favors oral history over meticulous research, used his interviews with selected Second World War veterans from E Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne as the basis for recounting the tales of an airborne company in combat in 1944-1945. Ambrose, Stephen E. by Ambrose, Stephen E and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at AbeBooks.co.uk. One of the initial novels written by author Stephen E. Ambrose was published under the title ‘Pegasus Bridge’. Stephen E. Ambrose was a renowned historian and acclaimed author of more than thirty books. Author: Stephen Crane, Ambrose … Friends give to each other, worry about each other, stand always ready to help. D-Day is the epic story of men at the most demanding moment of their lives, when the horrors, complexities, and triumphs of life are laid bare. I don’t feel that I know any of these men better having read their stories. Other reviewers thought Ambrose was biased towards the U.S. Army I really didn't feel that way. The thing that kept me going is that I actually did want to know more about Custer and maybe read something similar to what SC Gwynne did with the Comanches, warts and all. A great reminder on friendship and the many different kinds. This was by design, he just did what he had to, but was surprisingly cap. Among his New York Times bestsellers are Nothing Like It in the World, Citizen Soldiers, Band of Brothers, D-Day - June 6, 1944, and Undaunted Courage.Dr. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Hugh Alexander Ambrose was born on Aug. 12, 1966, in Baltimore, one of three children that his mother, the former Moira Buckley, brought to her marriage to Stephen Ambrose in 1968. The men who fought for Pegasus Bridge, one of first engagments on D-Day, come together in friendship forty years after of the end of the war. I was disappointed. He discusses the Texas Rangers, the Civil War, the development of repeating guns, the collapse of the Spanish and Mexican control in what's now the American Southwest. June 2nd 2003 Attempts to explain Eisenhower's decision to halt the Anglo-American forces at the Elbe and leave Berlin to the Russians. Schedule: Ambrose, the project consultant on the HBO miniseries “The Pacific” and author of a companion book of the same name, will host a VIP reception from 5 to 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7, Ambrose’s address at 8 and a book signing at 9. I've read A LOT of history.) Book Overview. This book was sometimes quite painful to read. The subtitle of the book is The Parallel Lives of Two American Warriors and it is an apt title. With the very descriptive words he used, along with th. Delightful stories, even though it's all about men. “I think that the opportunity to improve race relations in the United States has been … R. B. Bernstein - 1/25/2002 . The short selections leave you wanting a little more, but hey, there's more of Ambrose's books out there to digest. Early in his career he was an associate editor of The Eisenhower Papers, and he later went on to publish the definitive, three-part biography of Eisenhower, as well as many bestselling books of military history, including Band of Brothers and Undaunted Courage. Books by Stephen Ambrose. Refresh and try again. The thing that kept me going is that I actually did want to know more about Custer and maybe read something similar to what SC Gwynne did with the Comanches, warts and all. African American, Way, Slaveholders. 6 talking about this. Among his New York Times bestsellers are Nothing Like It in the World, Citizen Soldiers, Band of Brothers, D-Day - June 6, 1944, and Undaunted Courage.Dr. Something Gwynne did very well in his book is recreate the contexts of conquest and extermination. I thoroughly have enjoyed reading his body of work and will continue to do so. Found insideNot only that, this guide will also show you how to level up and truly master the platform, with tons of strategic advice on how to use BookBub Ads to support launches, promote backlist, create an international audience, push an entire ... Stephen E. Ambrose, 66; Author’s Work Brought WWII Vets Back to Americans’ Homes, Hearts By Myrna Oliver Oct. 14, 2002 12 AM PT This is an easy reread for me, prompted by a Goodreads group challenge to read a works about friendship. From acclaimed biographer Stephen E. Ambrose comes the life of one of the most elusive and intriguing American political figures, Richard M. Nixon. In this book he explains the power of friendship and shows us some very famous friendships. Ambrose covers a wide variety including his own friendships. Stephen E. Ambrose has 100 books on Goodreads with 580780 ratings. Very enjoyable and very quick read. or. The Mississippi and the Making of a Nation: From the Louisiana Purchase to Today by Douglas Brinkley, Stephen E. Ambrose and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at … Love of the past implies faith in the future.”, “When Hitler declared war on the United States, he was betting that German soldiers, raised up in the Hitler Youth, would always out fight American soldiers, brought up in the Boy Scouts. “Comrades” is an enjoyable short book on male friendships. He knows where we've been, fears where we're going. He really tries to answer the question "What was he thinking?!" Men like Eisenhower, Nixon, Meriwether Lewis. Stephen E. Ambrose was a renowned historian and acclaimed author of more than thirty books. The men make quite a study of contrasts in personality. He gives these men life on the page. Stephen Ambrose, a well published historian, writes about friendship between men in this short book entitles, "Comrades." Stephen E. Ambrose was the author or co-author of more than thirty books on military affairs and foreign policy. He picks no favorites and presents the stories of both in great detail. concepts. “Custer’s last stand” achieved mythic proportions, and it firmed up US resolve to finish the Indian problem once and for all. Improve this author Combine/separate works. Each knew the other by reputation and by sight, and each respected the other's skills. Stephen Ambrose is also the author of Eisenhower, the greatest work on Dwight Eisenhower, and one of the editors of the Supreme Allied Commander’s papers. I call it a "sampler" of Ambrose's style that touches on some of the men he has uncovered in previous books of his. Stephen E. Ambrose was a renowned historian and acclaimed author of more than thirty books. A portrait of D-Day places a human face on its events and is made up of reproductions of personal letters, journal entries, secret dispatches, code book pages, battle plans, and maps, many of which are enclosed in pockets and flaps for ... 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The subtitle of the book is The Parallel Lives of Two American Warriors and it is an apt title. He lost that bet. Cheating, Vote, Cheated. What I mean by that, I suppose, is that I wanted a wider look at who these men were. by David Kenyon Webster and Stephen E. Ambrose | Feb 26, 2008. Undaunted Courage: Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson, and the Opening of the American West is also a very worthy read. You will gain insight into not only these two fascinating warriors but better understand the two cultures that collided on the plains of the 19th Century America. The lives of two great warriors would soon be forever linked throughout history: Crazy Horse, leader of the Oglala Sioux, and General George Armstrong Custer. Both were men of aggression and supreme courage. Stephen E. Ambrose was a renowned historian and acclaimed author of more than thirty books. The Great Migration was the movement of six million African Americans out of the South to urban areas in the Northeast, Midwest, and West between... To see what your friends thought of this book. The popular historian shares his views of his own life and on the history of America, in a series of reflections on the Founding Fathers, Native Americans, Theodore Roosevelt, World War II, civil rights, Vietnam, and the writing of history. The Wild Blue: The Men and Boys who Flew the B-24s over Germany, by historian and best selling author Stephen Ambrose, was a New York Times best selling non-fiction book published in 2001. This book shows the reader how to do that and points out the stumbling blocks that may interfere. It enables the reader to see the simplicity of Christianity and understand why it should surpass religion in our lives. A superb joint biography of two warriors, each with fame and/or notoriety within his own society, who clashed with a sort of inevitability at Little Big Horn. Friends give to each other, worry about each other, stand always ready to help. And don't forget the elderly pig whose death triggered an international crisis between the United States and Great Britain. This is the kind of history you'll find in The Greatest War Stories Never Told. Although I am not a big fan of Eisenhower (and yes, Ambrose devotes 2 chapters to him), I enjoyed thi. Welcome back. Oh, and Poor Nixon. It's an entirely better way of teaching and learning about the past, because we see plainly that so-called "heroes" of our grade school days were quite human, too, for better or worse. Which book would you like to read for Septembers book club. Would this book be appropriate for a 12 year old boy? Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. In this newly updated edition, Douglas Brinkley, one of our most distinguished historians, brings together a stunning collection of eyewitness accounts that chronicles the American experience from the perspectives of those who participated ... Ambrose was a retired Boyd Professor of History at the University of New Orleans and a contributing editor for the Quarterly Journal of Military History. Stephen E. Ambrose; Stephen E. Ambrose (primary author only) Author division. Ambrose obviously has a very high regard for Eisenhower as both General and President and a decidedly low opinion of Nixon. My understand and respect for Crazy Horse is now vast. Stephen E. Ambrose. Enjoyable, but perhaps too much like his other stories. Stephen Edward Ambrose was an American historian and biographer of U.S. Presidents Dwight Eisenhower and Richard M. Nixon. This was a very enjoyable read. " This Bison Book edition includes a 1977 addendum by the author and a new introduction by David Lavender, who considers Colter's remarkable winter journey in the light of current scholarship. The timeline jumps around a bit, but all of the people, except the author's friends, are all recognized historical figures. Undaunted Courage. Stephen E. Ambrose was a renowned historian and acclaimed author of more than thirty books. He received his Ph.D. in 1960 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After a slow start (read a bit like a PhD dissertation but I wouldn't want anyone comparing mine) this was really fun. On the strength of these three chapters, I would recommend the book. Friends minister to each other, nurse each other. Now this peerless biographer returns with a new life of Dwight D. Eisenhower that is as full, rich, and revealing as anything ever written about America's 34th president. To America. Custer's tactics were based on too-limited experience of Indian warfare and too little information about the number of Indian warriors he was facing. He enjoys history and I enjoyed learning all about the two men who met at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. The author is World War II historian Stephen Ambrose. This is a story of heroism and cowardice, kindness and brutality -- the stuff of all great adventures. Next he reaches back in history to study the friendships of Lewis and Clark and of Crazy Horse and He Dog, and then recounts the story of the Custer brothers who died together at the Little Big Horn. America's preeminent military historian, Stephen E. Ambrose is the author of numerous bestselling books about World War II, including D-Day, Citizen Soldiers and The Victors, plus biographies of Dwight D. Eisenhower and Richard Nixon. in s. I loved this book because of its focus not only on historical events, but personalities and cultures. Stephen Ambrose is one of the most readable historians I've ever come across, and Crazy Horse and Custer is a prime example of why. (Don't forget, I was a history major. I cannot disagree with this assessment on its face, but Ambrose goes far beyond the objective and takes his hatred of Nixon and love of Eisenhower to an almost fanatical level. Something Gwynne did very well in his book is recreate the contexts of conquest and extermination. The chapters about the author’s friends seem dull- we went to school together and went hiking/camping/partying over and over. Friendship is a powerful thing, it can be a bond that will never break and never be forgotten. In addition he offers a penetrating analysis of the psyche of Richard Nixon which is not to be missed. He reserves his judgment for the military and political decisions by the men he profiles in the book (not just Crazy Horse and Custer) and he can be downright brutal (and right on!) history buffs, anyone who wants to understand that people haven't really changed, I loved this book because of its focus not only on historical events, but personalities and cultures. The book I chose was called Comrades. Didn’t connect with this book the way I would have liked. In his final years he faced charges of plagiarism for his books, with subsequent concerns about his research emerging after his death. Welcome back. To the contrary he was a leader, motivator and while flamboyant at times not at all like what you've casually been exposed to. Stephen E. Ambrose was a renowned historian and acclaimed author of more than thirty books. Stephen Ambrose. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. (466) $249.57 FREE shipping. Ambrose looks at the European American culture of the time with the same anthropological eye that he does Oglala (sioux) and other Indian culture of the time, with lots of commentary, but no judgment, on either. As usual, Ambrose does a good job in trying to be objective--especially in dealing with polarizing individuals and topics like US/Native American relations and the myths and reputation surrounding Custer & Crazy Horse. Ambrose is a master of the authentic story-telling experience especially when it comes to historical figures and events. Besides being a bit too romantic, Custer and Crazy Horse, finally looking into each others eyes; Ambrose seems to arrogantly state things that cannot be disagreed with which are not at all certain. Stephen E Ambrose Stephen E Ambrose is the author of books such as Band Of Brothers. Chief Crazy Horse gave native Americans one of its few moments of triumph in its struggle with the white settlers, who in the mid-19th century moved across the country, shot the buffalo, and built a railroad which would make the Western tide ever more inexorable. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Stephen Ambrose Steve Ambrose is a strategy and business development maverick, with a 20-plus-year career across several healthcare and technology industries. Robert Utley and Allan Eckert are two other historians which to my mind give good and accurate historical descriptions of subject matter which has become highly PC. Ambrose appeared as a historian in the 1974 ITV television series, The World at War, which detailed the history of World War II. “In one of his last newsletters, Mike Ranney wrote: "In thinking back on the days of Easy Company, I'm treasuring my remark to a grandson who asked, 'Grandpa, were you a hero in the war? Author. In Halleck: Lincoln’s Chief of Staff, originally published in 1962, Stephen Ambrose challenges the standard interpretation of this controversial figure. It has watched and waited for nearly three decades, and when Stephen and his students enter, they find themselves at the center of a nightmare 28 years in the making.ASYLUM is the first novel in the Afterlife Investigations trilogy.THE ... The United States was just past the Civil War, during which Custer was given his General rank, and there was little time wasted in seeking the near genocide of the native American peoples. He became a history professor known for his liberal views (for example he left a teaching job at Kansas State University in order to protest over a visit from Richard Nixon during the bombings of … A comprehensive and riveting account of the six-year global conflict that transformed world politics and shaped the course of modern history includes hundreds of haunting images from renowned war photographers. Originally published: Tuscaloosa: University of Alabama Press, c2002. Legalized slavery had barely ended before the white population in control sought to control and destroy the lives of another minority population. Some random things that struck a chord with me 1] "The American is a new man who acts on new principles." 3] I had no idea Custer had the career in the Civil War that he did, amazing leader. Welcome back. Ambrose earned his … I enjoyed that Ambrose gave me an in depth look into these men. Rarely a story that felt deep or intimate or revealing, and Consequently felt very much like he was trying to convince us he has great. Well in the book Comrades by “Stephen E. Ambrose” you can find many different bonds that Stephen makes over his lifetime. How many can name the leader of the Indians? Winner of the Distinguished Service Cross, Dick Winters was their legendary commander. This is his story—told in his own words for the first time. He authored more than 30 books, including Band of Brothers, D-Day – June 6, 1944, and Undaunted Courage. Nevertheless, I found the book to be both illuminating, and deeply moving. The best is a short essay on Eisenhower and his relationship with his brother. Patton was probably a better general though. A quick easy read that highlights the value of friendship. ). I was caught up in this fascinating period of American history, the inf. The weakness in the book stems from the fact that Ambrose draws a little too much on his own experiences in the last chapter, this seems rather self-indulgen. Ambrose was a historian, the author of more than two-dozen books and remains one of the best-known biographers of Dwight Eisenhower and Richard Nixon. The Wild Blue. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. The Wild Blue: The Men and Boys who Flew the B-24s over Germany, by historian and best selling author Stephen Ambrose, was a New York Times best selling non-fiction book published in 2001. Stephen Ambrose handled his first plagiarism scandal of the week with the graceful humility youd expect from Americas Uncle History. Books by Stephen E Ambrose. Many have heard of the Little Bighorn, in which George Armstrong Custer, a U.S. Army cavalry officer and Civil War veteran, led his men into an ambush where they were annihilated while fighting Indians in Montana. A collection of essays by leading historians reflects on key events and personalities of World War II, including the Battle of Britain, the Blitzkrieg campaign across Poland, and the siege of Berlin. Putting aside the fact that the findings of Marshall are highly contested and most probably fraudulent, to compare the behavior of the infantry in all wars, under all circumstances and enemies is beyond silly. The author's subject is friendship. 4] I thought it before Ambrose said it but Custer and Patton were remarkably similar. It also includes the complex complementarity in the lifelong friendship between charming, lecherous, and literate Augustus McCrae and the laconic, stu. 6] He and his wife, Libbie, were terrifically in love. Having read many of the books he draws upon, I was most interested in He Dog and Crazy Horse and most enthralled with Ambrose's actual life. However, numerous and often convincing allegations of plagiarism and exaggeration have … See 2 questions about Crazy Horse and Custer…. Have we learned nothing, the same thing is going on today around the world. 4.5 out of 5 stars. A columnist and a historian have accused the best-selling author Stephen E. Ambrose of copying passages in his recent book ''The Wild Blue.'' D-Day June 6, 1944 by Stephen Ambrose --SIgned Edition-- Easton Press Leather Bound (1995) RetroReadingBooks. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. HISTORY WILL BE THE JUDGE For decades, author Stephen Ambrose has held forth on war, peace, politics and the American way. He received his Ph.D. in 1960 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The most thought provoking relationship is bond between former World War II adversaries. Ambrose goes into good detail on how the Sioux Indians lived their organizational structure and their customs. He also speaks of family. Dr. Stephen Ambrose was an American historian and author. e.g. September 7th 2000 Many of the others feel like short historical essays that occasionally touch on bonds between men, but often lack any of the warmth and intimacy the author suggests is so important in male friendships. Had I known at the start that this was written in the 70s, I probably would have skipped it. (466) $249.57 FREE shipping. How many can name the leader of the Indians? The first half relays some excellent examples of friendship and comrades in arms, the last half of the book relays the powerful friendships of early explorers. A little too much detail on the authors personal life that I had no interest in even though I understood the intent. Among his New York Times bestsellers are Nothing Like It in the World, Citizen Soldiers, Band of Brothers, D-Day - June 6, 1944, and Undaunted Courage.Dr. Stephen E. Ambrose is composed of 22 names. In particular, I enjoyed "Faithful Friends: Lewis and Clark", "Combat Friends: The Men of Easy Company", and "Veterans". While an interesting perspective of the two biographies being joined and very readable, I find Ambrose a bit off putting. I love this historian and the stories he's compiled. Eisenhower. Stephen E. Ambrose was a renowned historian and acclaimed author of more than thirty books. So wordy. It compares and contrasts both boys' upbringing, accomplishments, and ambitions. Note: this book guide is not affiliated with or endorsed by the publisher or author, and we always encourage you to purchase and read the full book. A lot of the essays felt very self-congratulatory for the author - probably would’ve been better to stick to all historical essays or just do a straight up memoir, because this feels like a jumbled mess that rarely supports the claims he makes. The author of Comrades, Stephen E. Ambrose, wrote this very interesting book in such an intriguing way, that is made me come to the decision that I thought his main purpose was to entertain his readers. Custer personally received the white flag of surrender from Lee. The men who fought for Pegasus Bridge, one of first engagments on D-Day, come together in friendship forty years after of the end of the war. The best essay is on Lewis and Clark. Stephen Edward Ambrose was an American historian and biographer of U.S. Presidents Dwight Eisenhower and Richard M. Nixon. I really enjoyed this book. Nixon regarded himself as having been cheated by life. It is the middle of the book that I struggled with. In these essays, some of the most respected minds of our time as the question "What if ... ": Pontius Pilate hadn't ordered Jesus Christ's crucifixion? Abraham Lincoln hadn't abolished slavery? In his final years he faced charges of plagiarism for his books, with subsequent concerns about his research emerging after his death. I had heard the name of Mr Ambrose before but I hadn’t really picked up any of his books. In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson chose Captain Meriwether Lewis to lead the first government- backed exploration of the vast and unknown western territory … Nonprofit Organization. A chronicle of World War II includes accounts of major events and personal anecdotes from soldiers in the field. My favorite literary friendships include the of playful, lucky Captain Jack Aubrey and ship’s doctor, naturalist, and spy Stephen Maturin in Patrick O’Brian’s series of maritime adventures with the British Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. Band of Brothers, subtitled, E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne: From Normandy to Hitler's Eagle's Nest, by Stephen E. Ambrose is an examination of a parachute infantry company in the 101st Airborne Division in the European Theater during World War II.While the book treats the flow of battle, it concentrates on the lives of the soldiers in and associated with the company. Ambrose was a retired Boyd Professor of History at the University of New Orleans and a contributing editor for the Quarterly Journal of Military … 8] I guess we'll never know, but could the outcome have been different if only Reno and Benteen . Stephen Ambrose. 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