Nathanael Greene: A Biography of the American Revolution

by Gerald M. Carbone

Book Overview

When the Revolutionary War began, Nathanael Greene was a private in the militia, the lowest rank possible, yet he emerged from the war with a reputation as George Washington's most gifted and dependable officer--celebrated as one of the war's three most important generals. Upon taking command of America's Southern Army in 1780, Nathanael Greene was handed troops that consisted of 1,500 starving, nearly naked men. Gerald Carbone explains how, within...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0230620612
• ISBN13: 9780230620612
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Well written account

This is a well written account of one of the most important figures in the American victory in the revolutionary war. Nathanael Greene (Nate the Great) is often overlooked because his post war contributions were cut short by his early death. The author uses Greene's military career as a guide for understanding the revolutionary war and the many hardships the continental army faced. If you've not read much about this part of American history this would be a good book to provide an overview of the conflict. But, if you consider yourself well read I think you'll also find the book to be entertaining. I was personally fascinated by Greene's life after the war. I was unaware of his involvement with slavery, his mountainous debt, and the circumstances of his death. In summary, I think the best aspect of the book is that it made me want to know even more about General Greene. Any book that opens new interests is a good book by me. Now, I need to order "Caty", the story of Greene's wife!

Local Boy Makes Good

Gerald Carbone has written a book that every Rhode Islander should read. Nathanael Greene was a true Patriot and unsung hero in this country's fight for freedom. Mr Carbone's journalist's background can be seen in his absorbing portrait of a true American hero.

Nathaneal Greene: A Biography of the American Revolution

In "Nathaneal Greene: A Biography of the American Revolution", Gerald Carbone provides the reader with an outstanding view of the American struggle for independence, at the same time providing tremendous insight into one of our country's most significant (and perhaps tragic) figures. The author's skillful use of the subject's own writings, as well as those of his contemporaries, provides the reader with an exceptional insight into both the characters and the tenor of the times. Exceptionally well researched and well written! An excellent read!

Suspenseful Review of the American Revolution

It is amazing that after hundreds of years of review and many factual accounts being written that an author can bring new life and perspective to the American Revolution....but Gerald Carbone has done it with this book. This review of the General Nathanael Greene's personal life and war time thoughts and actions are documented in letters to his family, friends, General Washington, and other major military players. These letters are woven into historical accounts of this war providing a play by play to the game of cat and mouse he played with British Generals in both the northern and southern fronts over many years. The race to victory over the second half of the book is especially exciting for a story which we already know the outcome. Over and above the insight into Greene's thoughts and never ending planning for the war, the book provides an interesting perspective of the communication, travel and logistics of operating a war in that time period. His personal thoughts of balancing the responsibility of leading an army in war time and family duties are also intriguing. Definitely worth reading for the whole family.

Somebody make a movie of this, please!

After reading Mr. Carbone's Nathaniel Greene series in the Providence Journal, I contacted him and asked if he had plans for a book. I felt that it was extremely well written. It kept my interest so much that I was anxious for the next morning's paper to arrive. It was written in such a way that you feel that you are there. As a big history buff and with the success of HBO's John Adams, I think that this book should be made into a major movie. Congratulations, GED! I highly recommend this book for all that are interested in American history.