Where he once took us into the spartan line of battle at thermopylae, steven pressfield now takes us into the sands of the. Steven pressfield is the author of twelve previous books, including the bestselling novels gates of fire and the legend of bagger vance, as well as the cult classic on creativity the war of art. The book is written from the israeli perspective and. Her charismatic defense minister, moshe dayan, has entered the lions gate of the old city of jerusalem to stand with the paratroopers who have. The lions gate is a gate in the fortified walls of the old city of jerusalem. Only steven pressfield could get the real story from the fighter jocks in the air, the tank commanders through the sand, and the infantrymen on the ground. The lions gate on the front lines of the six day war book. The series will run a few more weeks, with more background on the lions gate s road to publication another thank you to all the first look access subscribers who took part in the 100copy, first edition, hardcover giveaway of the lions gate. The lions gate by steven pressfield overdrive rakuten. On the front lines of the sixday war is a great history book. Michael orens six days of war is displayed in my office where students see it every day. He adroitly synthesizes the experiences of israeli soldiers, air force pilots, the top generals, and even the lowly operations officers of whom i could relate. He adroitly synthesizes the experiences of israeli soldiers, air force pilots, the top generals, and even the lowly.
Steven pressfield s expose of the six day war in june of 1967, is written this way, from the point of view of the israelis who fought it. Where he once took us into the spartan line of battle at thermopylae, steven pressfield now takes us into the sands of the sinai, the alleys of old jerusalem, and into the hearts and souls of soldiers winning a spectacularly improbable victory against daunting odds. On the front lines of the six day war by steven pressfield it is easy to see why steven pressfield was drawn to the story of the israeli victory over the combined armies of the. Pressfield s new book, the lions gate, takes the reader through the war in a new and unusual fashion, cobbling. About the lions gate a brilliant look into the psyche of combat. On the front line of the six day war, published by sentinel, new york. I asked steven to be here live, because i thought people might want to react to the book, the lions gate, and to the telling of the story, and to talk to steven pressfield, whos, i dont know how many millions of books. As soon as i heard the reallife name, the long range desert group, i knew i had to write about it. Compounded by the authors occasionally lackluster prose, the book. On the front lines of the six day war by steven pressfield 20140506 hardcover january 1, 1840 4. The lions gate audiobook steven pressfield audible. Description of the lions gate by steven pressfield pdf the lions gate.
Where he once took us into the spartan line of battle at thermopylae, steven pressfield now takes us into the sands of the sinai, the. It was through this gate that israeli paratroopers entered the old city, which at the time was in the hands of the jordanians, and took possession, for the first time in nearly two thousand years, of the holiest site of the jewish peoplethe western wall of the ancient temple of solomon. The lions gate by steven pressfield the hugh hewitt show. I asked steven to be here live, because i thought people might want to react to the book, the lions gate, and to the telling of the story, and to talk to steven pressfield, whos, i dont know how many millions of books hes sold, but hes among the mostread authors in america and around the world. Steven pressfield s the lions gate is the best historical novel i have read. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the lions gate.
Interview with steven pressfield on the lions gate, as well as talking resistance, mental toughness for writers and how to resist comparisonitis. On the front lines of the six day war hardcover may 6 2014. Best selling author steven pressfield the gates of fire was a 23 year old secular american jew in the u. These were british commandos mostly new zealanders. By steven pressfield 15 comments the book ive been avoiding writing the book ive been avoiding writing a.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the lions gate. The lions gate by steven pressfield, 9781595231192, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. So in lieu of a conventional bio, here are a few fun facts. The lions gate officially hits shelves and sites today thanks for all of the comments to the miniseries running mondays and fridays. The story, author steven pressfield acknowledges, has been told and retold. Steven pressfield is the author of twelve previous books, including the bestselling novels gates of fire and the legend of bagger vance, and a cult classic on creativity, the war of art. Pressfield was born in port of spain, trinidad, in 1943, while his father was stationed there, in the navy. The lions gate by steven pressfield every window and shadow may hold your death one soldier said of urban combat in jerusalem. On the front lines of the sixday war is a wonderful history book that reveals about israel and palestine. Steven pressfield talks about his book, the lions gate. Author steven pressfield right with his rabbi, danny grossman in israel.
Steven pressfield born september 1943 is an american author of historical fiction, nonfiction, and screenplays. Major eliezer cheetah cohen is a pilot and commander of squadron 124, israels first and leading helicopter formation. Steven pressfield is the author of the legend of bagger vance, gates of fire, tides of war, last of the amazons, virtues of war, the afghan campaign, killing rommel, the profession, the lions gate. Steven pressfield is one of the most important writers of our day. Steven pressfield s latest, the lions gate, is something of a departure from his previous books. The lions gate by steven pressfield penguin random. Pressfield graduated from duke university in 1965 and in 1966 joined the marine corps. On the front lines of the six day war ebook written by steven pressfield.
The lions gate, by steven pressfield will duquette. Pressfield tells the history of the war through the words of israeli. Lions gate im truly becoming a fan of steven pressfield. The lions gate, fighting resistance and mental toughness. A brief overview of the six day war and the events that feature in the lions gate as well as why steven wanted to tell this story, after many years of writing books around. On the front lines of the six day war, in which he chronicles the six day war between israel and its arab neighbors in june 1967. Of the three id read previously, gates of fire and the virtues of war take place.
Where he once took us into the spartan line of battle at thermopylae, steven pressfield. On the front lines of the six day war by steven pressfield is a narrative history book of one of israels most critical wars. Writing the lions gate is a twelvepart series featuring authorhistorian steven pressfield and agenteditor shawn coyne, discussing the lions gate s road to publicationfrom. Three weeks before the war, i went to visit my brother nechemiah in jerusalem. Few others so adroitly weave together the stories of war in a way that captures the human side of a conflict. Steven pressfield on the lions gate the hugh hewitt show.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Pressfield makes very clear from his introduction to dissuade shliams narrowed view of collecting history. Steven pressfield talks about the six day war between israel and its arab neighbors in june 1967. The lions gate and the six day war with steven pressfield. Seen at steven pressfield s website was an invitation to contact you all to request a complimentary copy of lions gate. On the front lines of the six day war by steven pressfield 1,337 ratings, 4. A novel about alexander the greats threeyear campaign in the afghan kingdoms, 330328 bce. The fearsome, sovietequipped egyptian army and its tanks are massed on. On the front lines of the six day war kindle edition by steven pressfield. Pressfield s art and it is art of the highest order is to fully capture the drama, the intensity and the firsthand accounts of the men and women of the idf who won the war. It was through this gate that israeli paratroopers entered the old city, which at the time was in the hands of the. Writing the lions gate is a twelvepart series featuring authorhistorian steven pressfield and agenteditor shawn coyne, discussing the lions gate s road to. Steven pressfield is the author of the legend of bagger vance, gates of fire, tides of war, last of the amazons, virtues of war, the afghan campaign, killing rommel, the profession, the lions gate, the war of art, turning pro, do the work, the warrior ethos, the authentic swing, an american jew, nobody wants to read your sht, the knowledge, and the artists journey.
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