To America: Personal Reflections of... by Stephen Ambrose. Living from 1936 to 2002, Ambrose published many major historical works. Perhaps his greatest work was completed a few months before his death, as he finished writing one of his last books, To America: Personal Reflections of an Historian. This book was his last farewell to the country he loved so much. The topics he covers in this book range from the early founding fathers to World War II to the turn of the millennium. Throughout his life, he was always fascinated by the military and war. This book reflects his views on issues related to American history and one of the messages it conveys is his fascination with war, the military and the men who lead or serve in combat, such as Dwight Eisenhower. This also reveals Ambrose's great patriotism for his country. He presents his messages using many descriptive adjectives and an upbeat speaking style, as well as writing about accomplishments he has made throughout his life, such as starting a museum in commemoration of veterans of the Second World War. Ambrose was also greatly influenced by historical and biographical factors such as his father, the time period he grew up in, and American figures. Stephen Ambrose talks a lot about wars in which America has been directly or indirectly involved. In one chapter, The Legacy of World War II, he viewed war, for the United States and the Allies, as "not to conquer, not to enslave, not to destroy, but to liberate" (Ambrose 120). He goes on to say that “the Marshall Plan was the most generous act in human history. (Ambrose 121) The Marshall Plan created NATO, the Berlin Airlift, and Ambrose, swimming in patriotism, claimed that it was "the American spirit, more than American productive power, that made it Thus ". (Ambrose 121) He continues middle of paper......rian who showed endlessly that he would stop doing what he loved, writing about America and enriching the minds of his readers and students. Ambrose showed his great admiration for his country, reflecting on his opinions on America and writing about what he did to help that country, such as his D-Day museum. He visibly displays his patriotism and fascination with military history by telling the stories of World War II and the War of 1812 and praising the country's achievements in rebuilding Europe after the war and to obtain independence for the colonies held by Japan during the war. He uses images, contrasting ideas, and quotes from other historians or Americans to support the messages he is trying to convey to his readers. His journey also greatly influenced his writing and this is what encouraged him to continue writing until the end..

Essay / To America: Personal Reflections of... by Stephen Ambrose. Living from 1936 to 2002, Ambrose published many major historical works. Perhaps his greatest work was completed a few months before his death, as he finished writing one of his last books, To America: Personal Reflections of an Historian. This book was his last farewell to the country he loved so much. The topics he covers in this book range from the early founding fathers to World War II to the turn of the millennium. Throughout his life, he was always fascinated by the military and war. This book reflects his views on issues related to American history and one of the messages it conveys is his fascination with war, the military and the men who lead or serve in combat, such as Dwight Eisenhower. This also reveals Ambrose's great patriotism for his country. He presents his messages using many descriptive adjectives and an upbeat speaking style, as well as writing about accomplishments he has made throughout his life, such as starting a museum in commemoration of veterans of the Second World War. Ambrose was also greatly influenced by historical and biographical factors such as his father, the time period he grew up in, and American figures. Stephen Ambrose talks a lot about wars in which America has been directly or indirectly involved. In one chapter, The Legacy of World War II, he viewed war, for the United States and the Allies, as "not to conquer, not to enslave, not to destroy, but to liberate" (Ambrose 120). He goes on to say that “the Marshall Plan was the most generous act in human history. (Ambrose 121) The Marshall Plan created NATO, the Berlin Airlift, and Ambrose, swimming in patriotism, claimed that it was "the American spirit, more than American productive power, that made it Thus ". (Ambrose 121) He continues middle of paper......rian who showed endlessly that he would stop doing what he loved, writing about America and enriching the minds of his readers and students. Ambrose showed his great admiration for his country, reflecting on his opinions on America and writing about what he did to help that country, such as his D-Day museum. He visibly displays his patriotism and fascination with military history by telling the stories of World War II and the War of 1812 and praising the country's achievements in rebuilding Europe after the war and to obtain independence for the colonies held by Japan during the war. He uses images, contrasting ideas, and quotes from other historians or Americans to support the messages he is trying to convey to his readers. His journey also greatly influenced his writing and this is what encouraged him to continue writing until the end..

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