Below is a list of newt gingrichs books in order of when they were originally published. This alternatehistory telling of the bombing of pearl harbor is mainly from the japanese viewpoint thus the december 8th in the title. It is comprised of 3 books in total, which were released between the years 1980 and 2004. Forstchen now turn to the events leading up to the japanese attack on pearl harbor. Author newt gingrich bio and signed books vj books. Every page resonates with the momentous events and great personalities of world war ii and. Newt gingrich days of infamy audiobook gingrich 360.
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. This copy of pearl harbor is autographed by newt gingrich. May 15, 2007 while browsing through barnes and noble one day, a book s cover caught my eye and i picked it up to see what it was all about. Forstchen now launch a new epic adventure by applying their imaginations and knowledge to the date of infamy the attack on pearl harbor. 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. Below is a list of newt gingrich s books in order of when they were originally published. Apr 29, 2008 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. Read by william dufris, who convincingly brings alive the thoughts and. The pacific war is a series of alternate history novels written by newt gingrich and william r.
The beginning of the pacific war series, this active history novel by newt gingrich and william forstchen considers alternatives that. We are watching the birth of the jobkilling, ice creameating liberal democratic party after a week of blocking more money for american small businesses, speaker. Newt gingrich, former speaker of the house and presidential candidate, is the bestselling author of more than 25 books. A novel of december 8th the pacific war series 9780312943394. Fresh from their series on the american civil war, bestselling authors newt gingrich and william r. Hansereditor, isbn 0312363508, compare new and used books prices among online bookstores. Pearl harbor the pacific war series 9780312366230 by. Apr 29, 2008 in 2007, bestselling authors newt gingrich and william r. 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. This set is autographed by newt gingrich and includes both books in newt gingrich and. 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. This active history novel by newt gingrich and william forstchen considers alternatives that could have changed the course of wwii. 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.
Aug 04, 2009 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. 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. A story of intrigue, doubledealing, the brutality of war, and the desperate efforts by men of reason on both sides to prevent a titanic struggle that becomes inevitable, pearl harbor from bestselling author newt gingrich and william r. One of the successful novel series written by newt gingrich is known as the gettysburg series. He is the longest serving teacher of the joint war fighting course for major generals at air university. Apr 24, 2008 fresh from their series on the american civil war, bestselling authors newt gingrich and william r. We all know how pearl harbor ends, so make us care about how we got there from the japanese perspective. Pearl harbor covers the full spectrum of characters and events from that historic moment, from national. Every page resonates with the momentous events and.
A novel of december 8th, covers the background up through the attack on the united states navy base at pearl. Forstchen now launch a new epic adventure by applying their imaginations and knowledge to the date of infamy. Praise for the first book in the pacific war series, pearl harbor. Forstchen now launch a new epic adventure by applying their imaginations and knowledge to the date of infamythe attack on pearl harbor. See all books authored by newt gingrich, including understanding trump, and gettysburg. Pearl harbor by newt gingrich isnt very sciency but deals instead with what if scenarios. Gingrich apparently was unable to tap into that, and gave us cardboard characters, who were very shallow. Newt gingrich books list of books by author newt gingrich. 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.
Pacific war series autographed gingrich 360 newt gingrich. Forstchens latest foray into what they call active history, deliberately calls attention to the fact that japan. May 24, 2007 but pearl harbor, the war novel that is newt gingrich and william r. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Praise for pearl harbor with each book in their ongoing alternate history cycle, gingrich and forstchen have gone from strength to strength as storytellers. Buy pearl harbor by gingrich, newt, forstchen, william r. Forstchen inaugurates the dramatic new pacific war. In pearl harbor, the beginning of the pacific war series, gingrich and. A novel of december 8th by newt gingrich at indigo. Forstchen inaugurates the dramatic new pacific war series.
Forstchens latest foray into what they call active history, deliberately. Pearl harbor autographed gingrich 360 newt gingrich. Newt gingrich pearl harbor autographed gingrich 360. A novel of december 8th ebook written by newt gingrich, william r. Mar 31, 2009 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. That change that he introduces here is that japanese admiral yamamoto. In this what if treatment of the attack on pearl harbor, newt gingrich. The series deals with the pacific war between the united states of america and the empire of japan. The amount of emotional fodder generated by wwii and pearl harbor was ginormous. When he was denied tenure, gingrich decided to leave the college and went on to get elected to the congress in 1978. Newt gingrich audio books, best sellers, author bio.
Pearl harbor fresh from their series on the american civil war, bestselling authors newt gingrich and william r. The beginning of the pacific war series, this active history novel by newt gingrich and william. Pearl harbor covers the full spectrum of character and events of that historic moment, from national leaders and admirals to the views of. Newt gingrich the jobkilling, ice creameating liberal. He attempts to show how one change can make a huge difference in an outcome. A novel of december 8th, 1941, which instantly rocketed to the new york times bestseller list. Departing the civil war battlefields never call retreat, 2005, etc. This is a historical adventure exploring how world war ii and the course of american history may have been altered had admiral yamamoto personally led the pearl harbor attack.
In 2007, 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. Buy a cheap copy of days of infamy book by newt gingrich. A novel of december 8th, 1941, which instantly rocketed to the new york times. Rather than simply presenting a what if scenario, the authors depict the minds of the. But pearl harbor, the war novel that is newt gingrich and william r. I read pearl harbor as nonfiction and i trust it is correct. The attack on pearl harbor occupies the final quarter of the book, and the extensive leadup.
Pearl harbor audiobook by newt gingrich, william forstchen. If there had been a third strike at pearl harbor, would the u. 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. In this alternative history novel, the notorious gambler yamamoto is pitted. A novel of december 8th newt gingrich, author, william r. 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. 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. Forstchen launched a new epic adventure series about world war ii in the pacific, with their book pearl harbor. After their new york times bestselling series on the american civil war, speaker newt gingrich and historian william r. 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. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read 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. Pearl harbor, by newt gingrich and william forstchen, does both in abundance.
Newton newt leroy gingrich was born on june 17, 1943 as newton leroy mcpherson and is an american politician and author, who served as the speaker of the united states house of representatives from 1995 to 1999. Description this copy of pearl harbor is autographed by newt gingrich. A novel of december 8th by newt gingrich and william r. Newt gingrich became a published author in 1987 with the nonfiction book window of opportunity. House of representatives, is the author of seven books, including the bestsellers gettysburg, contract with america, and to renew america. It has been a unforgettable reading experience, and i urge the reading of both books. He is a member of the defense policy board and cochai.