The print version of this textbook is ISBN: 9781402237959, 1402237952. I only got to read the English original pretty much recently. No_Favorite. Failing that, it can be a conscientious popularization of history. EMBED (for wordpress.com hosted blogs and archive.org item tags) Want more? I mention his political sympathies because Fast's politics always informed his writing. The 13-digit and 10-digit formats both work. Audiobook narrated by James Fouhey. I had lost the copy I grew up with..an fictional account of the Maccabee Rebellion in Judea, which was ruled by the remmants of the Alexandrian Empire in the 2nd century BC. My Glorious Brothers by Howard Fast and Publisher Sourcebooks Landmark. My Glorious Brothers 27/12/14 WHEN I was 15 years old and a member of the Irgun underground (by today's criteria, an honest-to-goodness terrorist organization), we sang "(In the past) we had the heroes / Bar Kochba and the Maccabees / Now we have the new ones / The national youth…" Please try again. My Glorious Brothers By Uri Avnery, Gush Shalom - 27/12/14. Now a new generation of readrs, both teenagers and adults, can thrill to the drama of this contemporary classic. My Glorious Brothers, by the master novelist and historian, Howard Fast (Spartacus, Freedom Road, April Morning), is a powerful recreation of the epic events, still celebratted by Jews the world over as the holiday of Hanukkah. This bar-code number lets you verify that you're getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. Listen to My Glorious Brothers by Howard Fast. $2.75. The Macabee saga in Fast's hand is sheer poetry: you could almost feel you were there! add example. See guidelines for writing about novels. My glorious brothers. My Glorious Brothers, by the master novelist and historian, Howard Fast (Spartacus, Freedom Road, April Morning), is a powerful recreation of the epic events, still celebratted by Jews the world over as the holiday of Hanukkah. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. The Great War: One Hundred Stories, Of One Hundred Words, Honouring Those Who Lived... Freedom Road (American History Through Literature). In addition to the historical facts, Fast added some personal rivalries among the Maccabean brothers. Unable to add item to List. Further suggestions might be found on the article's talk page. Of these, the higher is that it should be an honest work of art in its own right. His most famous novels included Spartacus, Freedom Road, My Glorious Brothers, and The Immigrants series. My Glorious Brothers By: Howard Fast. My Glorious Brothers is the epic story of perhaps the most breathtaking chapter in the history of Israel, a stirring tale of courage for those who like to find meaning for today's world in the great events of history. Women of the Bible: The Victorious, the Victims, the Virtuous, and the Vicious (Bib... To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2018, Howard takes you into a time , you can smell and hear what he describes. Resource Information The item My glorious brothers represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in University of Missouri Libraries. 280 pp. EMBED (for wordpress.com hosted blogs and archive.org item tags) Want more? After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Little, Brown, 1948 - Biography & Autobiography - 280 pages. My Glorious Brothers is a historical novel by the Jewish American novelist Howard Fast, depicting the 167 BC Maccabeean revolt against the Greek-Seleucid Empire. Save up to 80% by choosing the eTextbook option for ISBN: 9781402271939, 140227193X. My Glorious Brothers by Howard Fast 260 ratings, 4.20 average rating, 24 reviews My Glorious Brothers Quotes Showing 1-2 of 2 “On three things life rests: on right, which is set forth in the Law; on truth, which is set forth in the world; and on the love of one man for … This novel is about the Macabbee revolt and is a fascinating imagining of the brothers. I was really surprised at this book. Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2015. en It is a glorious day, my Equalist brothers and sisters! TRANSCEND MEMBERS, 29 Dec 2014 . As actual history, this book does not make it. Book "Fast is at his best as a storyteller"-- Christian Science Monitor The strength of five brothers will define a nation. A historical novel can have two kinds of merit. EMBED. The book was composed during the year in which Howard Fast, as part of that valiant group of the Spanish Anti-Fascist Refugee Committee, was in the front line of battle against the tyranny of the Thomas Committee. See more ideas about roman history, ancient rome, roman empire. Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2013. Little, Brown & Co. Hello Select your address All Hello, Sign in. So interesting, and so human. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=My_Glorious_Brothers&oldid=997768912, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 2 January 2021, at 03:54. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Sign-in to download and listen to this audiobook today! My Glorious Brothers, by the master novelist and historian, Howard Fast (Spartacus, Freedom Road, April Morning), is a powerful recreation of the epic events, still celebratted by Jews the world over as the holiday of Hanukkah. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Glad it's available on Kindle. Account & Lists Account Returns & Orders. This item is available to borrow from 1 library branch. Cart All. My Glorious Brothers is a historical novel by the Jewish American novelist Howard Fast, depicting the 167 BC Maccabeean revolt against the Greek-Seleucid Empire. Beneath a Glass Bridge: A WW2 Historical Novel. 280 pp, 20.2 cm, "FIRST EDITION / Published October 1948", [tan cloth, dark blue and gold lettering]. My favorite historical novelist of all time. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. My Glorious Brothers is the epic story of perhaps the most breathtaking chapter in the history of Israel, a stirring tale of courage for those who like to find meaning for today's world in the great events of history. I Only Wanted to Live (A WW2 Jewish Boy Holocaust Survival True Story (World War II... What Girls Are Good For: A Novel of Nellie Bly. My glorious brothers by Howard Fast, 1948, Little, Brown edition, in English - [1st ed.] My Glorious Brothers. The book is gripping and despite the over half century since it was written, still holds our interest. 27 Dec 2014 – When I was 15-year-old and a member of the Irgun underground (by today’s criteria, an honest-to-goodness terrorist organization), we sang “(In the past) we had the heroes / Bar Kochba and the Maccabees / Now we have the new ones / The national youth…” My glorious brothers Item Preview remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. Howard Fast. For three decades, the Maccabees carried on the struggle, which, in terms of resistance and liberation, has almost no parallel in human history. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. OpenSubtitles2018.v3. Boston. THE writing of this novel was an act of defiance. While it sometimes became preachy in a political sense, it alway entertained. This article about a historical novel of the 1940s is a stub. My Glorious Brothers, by Howard Fast. * Fast on review by Robert Friedman in the Daily Worker, Oct. 6, 1948 Louis Untermeyer's letter in the Daily Worker, Oct. 21, 1948 Just a good read front to back. Israel, this is a story of national liberation a A great piece of historical fiction - … EMBED. Example sentences with "My Glorious Brothers", translation memory. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The book, which deals with Jewish independence and self-determination, was published in 1948, during the 1947–1949 Palestine war. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30-day Trial. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. There is no denial that books are an essential part of life whether you use them for the educational or entertainment purposes. It deserves five stars. You can feel the pain, and it always awakens a need to do more research , but you always find that he did the research for you and the best context is what he provides, Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2016, The true meaning of the Hanukkah story is told by one of the great heroes of Jewish history. Set in 2nd Century B.C. 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