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They Came Three Thousand Miles and Died - The American War of Independence (Paperback): Tony Maclachlan They Came Three Thousand Miles and Died - The American War of Independence (Paperback)
Tony Maclachlan
R671 Discovery Miles 6 710 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Patriot Battles - How the War of Independence Was Fought (Paperback): Michael Stephenson Patriot Battles - How the War of Independence Was Fought (Paperback)
Michael Stephenson
R534 R453 Discovery Miles 4 530 Save R81 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Michael Stephenson's "Patriot Battles" is a comprehensive and richly detailed study of the military aspects of the War of Independence, and a fascinating look at the nuts and bolts of eighteenth-century combat. Covering everything from what motivated those who chose to fight to how they were enlisted, trained, clothed, and fed, it offers a close-up view of the war's greatest battles, with maps provided for each. Along the way many cherished myths are challenged, reputations are reassessed, and long-held assumptions are tested.

One of the most satisfying and illuminating contributions to the literature on the War of Independence in many years, "Patriot Battles" is a vastly entertaining work of superior scholarship and a refreshing wind blowing through some of American history's dustier corridors.

The Minutemen and Their World (Paperback): Robert A. Gross The Minutemen and Their World (Paperback)
Robert A. Gross
R500 R380 Discovery Miles 3 800 Save R120 (24%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
George Washington's Westchester Gamble - The Encampment on the Hudson and the Trapping of Cornwallis (Paperback): Richard... George Washington's Westchester Gamble - The Encampment on the Hudson and the Trapping of Cornwallis (Paperback)
Richard Borkow
R572 R473 Discovery Miles 4 730 Save R99 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In the summer of 1781, during the seventh year of the Revolutionary War, the allied American and French armies of Generals Washington and Rochambeau were encamped at Dobbs Ferry, Ardsley, Hartsdale, Edgemont and White Plains. Washington chose lower Westchester for encampment because of its proximity to the British forces which controlled Manhattan, and which Washington intended to attack.On August 14 Washington and Rochambeau received a communication from French Admiral de Grasse, who suggested a joint sea and land campaign against General Cornwallis's British troops in Virginia. Washington risked all on this march. Its success depended on precise timing and coordination of multiple naval and land movements including those of Generals Washington, Rochambeau and Lafayette, and of French Admirals de Grasse and Barras. Success also required the utmost secrecy, and an elaborate deception was prepared by Washington in order to convince the British that Manhattan remained the target of the allied armies. Two months later, at Yorktown, Virginia, Cornwallis surrendered his entire army to the American and French forces.

Glenn Beck's Common Sense - The Case Against an Ouf-of-Control Government, Inspired by Thomas Paine (Paperback): Glenn Beck Glenn Beck's Common Sense - The Case Against an Ouf-of-Control Government, Inspired by Thomas Paine (Paperback)
Glenn Beck
R425 R347 Discovery Miles 3 470 Save R78 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Glenn Beck, the New York Times bestselling author of The Great Reset, revisits Thomas Paine's Common Sense. In any era, great Americans inspire us to reach our full potential. They know with conviction what they believe within themselves. They understand that all actions have consequences. And they find commonsense solutions to the nation's problems. One such American, Thomas Paine, was an ordinary man who changed the course of history by penning Common Sense, the concise 1776 masterpiece in which, through extraordinarily straightforward and indisputable arguments, he encouraged his fellow citizens to take control of America's future-and, ultimately, her freedom. Nearly two and a half centuries later, those very freedoms once again hang in the balance. And now, Glenn Beck revisits Paine's powerful treatise with one purpose: to galvanize Americans to see past government's easy solutions, two-party monopoly, and illogical methods and take back our great country.

The Compleat Victory - Saratoga and the American Revolution (Hardcover): Kevin J. Weddle The Compleat Victory - Saratoga and the American Revolution (Hardcover)
Kevin J. Weddle
R1,076 R891 Discovery Miles 8 910 Save R185 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In the late summer and fall of 1777, after two years of indecisive fighting on both sides, the outcome of the American War of Independence hung in the balance. Having successfully expelled the Americans from Canada in 1776, the British were determined to end the rebellion the following year and devised what they believed a war-winning strategy, sending General John Burgoyne south to rout the Americans and take Albany. When British forces captured Fort Ticonderoga with unexpected ease in July of 1777, it looked as if it was a matter of time before they would break the rebellion in the North. Less than three and a half months later, however, a combination of the Continental Army and Militia forces, commanded by Major General Horatio Gates and inspired by the heroics of Benedict Arnold, forced Burgoyne to surrender his entire army. The American victory stunned the world and changed the course of the war. Kevin J. Weddle offers the most authoritative history of the Battle of Saratoga to date, explaining with verve and clarity why events unfolded the way they did. In the end, British plans were undone by a combination of distance, geography, logistics, and an underestimation of American leadership and fighting ability. Taking Ticonderoga had misled Burgoyne and his army into thinking victory was assured. Saratoga, which began as a British foraging expedition, turned into a rout. The outcome forced the British to rethink their strategy, inflamed public opinion in England against the war, boosted Patriot morale, and, perhaps most critical of all, led directly to the Franco-American alliance. Weddle unravels the web of contingencies and the play of personalities that ultimately led to what one American general called "the Compleat Victory."

The Battle of Oriskany and General Nicholas Herkimer - Revolution in the Mohawk Valley (Paperback): Paul A. Boehlert The Battle of Oriskany and General Nicholas Herkimer - Revolution in the Mohawk Valley (Paperback)
Paul A. Boehlert
R553 R453 Discovery Miles 4 530 Save R100 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

During the critical Battle of Oriskany in August 1777, Continental forces led by General Nicholas Herkimer defeated the British army under St. Leger in the heart of New York's Mohawk Valley. It was a hard-won victory, but he and his brave troops prevented the British from splitting the colonies in two. Although they did not succeed in relieving the British siege of Fort Stanwix, Herkimer's citizen-soldiers turned back the British and protected Washington's northern flank from attack. The Continental army survived to fight the decisive Battle of Saratoga the next month. Herkimer was mortally wounded, but his heroism and leadership firmly placed him in the pantheon of Revolutionary War heroes. Paul Boehlert presents a gripping account of the events before, during and after this critical battle.

The Life of Francis Marion (Paperback): William Gilmore Simms The Life of Francis Marion (Paperback)
William Gilmore Simms; Introduction by Sean Busick
R657 R545 Discovery Miles 5 450 Save R112 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Marion is proverbially the great master of strategy?the wily fox of the swamps?never to be caught, never to be followed, ?yet always at hand, with unconjectured promptness, at the moment when he is least feared and is least to be expected. South Carolina's ?Swamp Fox, ? Francis Marion, is one of the most celebrated figures of the American Revolution. Marion's cunning exploits in the Southern theater of the Revolution earned him national renown and a place in history as an American hero and master of modern guerilla warfare. Although dozens of works have been written about Marion's life over the years, this biography -- written by William Gilmore Simms, South Carolina's greatest author -- remains the best. First published in 1844, The Life of Francis Marion was Simms's most commercially successful work of nonfiction. It offers a treatment of Marion's life that is unparalleled in its scope and accuracy, all in Simms's inimitable style.

The War of American Independence, 1763-1783 - Falling Dominoes (Paperback): Stanley D. M Carpenter, Kevin J. Delamer, James R... The War of American Independence, 1763-1783 - Falling Dominoes (Paperback)
Stanley D. M Carpenter, Kevin J. Delamer, James R McIntyre, Andrew T. Zwilling
R1,135 Discovery Miles 11 350 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Focuses on the military, political, diplomatic, and economic aspects of the War or Revolution - allowing the reader to grasp the complex web of interactions that occurred at different times throughout the war. This is a key topic in American history and on American history courses. Other books don't focus so clearly on the military aspects, in totality from a practical viewpoint.

Revolutionary America, 1763-1815 - A Political History (Paperback, 4th edition): Francis D. Cogliano Revolutionary America, 1763-1815 - A Political History (Paperback, 4th edition)
Francis D. Cogliano
R1,258 Discovery Miles 12 580 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

* Includes new maps and an expanded treatment of the War of 1812, allowing students to grasp further dimensions of the conflict and the emergence of the United States. * Broad scope and interdisciplinary approach fully contextualize the Revolution, giving readers a comprehensive view of the era. * Fourth edition has been fully revised and updated to incorporate the insights of the latest scholarship throughout.

The Constitution of the United States of America and Selected Writings (Hardcover): Editors of Chartwell Books The Constitution of the United States of America and Selected Writings (Hardcover)
Editors of Chartwell Books
R246 Discovery Miles 2 460 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The War of American Independence, 1763-1783 - Falling Dominoes (Hardcover): Stanley D. M Carpenter, Kevin J. Delamer, James R... The War of American Independence, 1763-1783 - Falling Dominoes (Hardcover)
Stanley D. M Carpenter, Kevin J. Delamer, James R McIntyre, Andrew T. Zwilling
R3,765 Discovery Miles 37 650 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Focuses on the military, political, diplomatic, and economic aspects of the War or Revolution - allowing the reader to grasp the complex web of interactions that occurred at different times throughout the war. This is a key topic in American history and on American history courses. Other books don't focus so clearly on the military aspects, in totality from a practical viewpoint.

Lincoln and the American Civil War (Paperback): Audrey Cammiade Lincoln and the American Civil War (Paperback)
Audrey Cammiade
R896 Discovery Miles 8 960 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Originally published in 1967, this book is a concise and ideal study of one of the most important periods of American history and is ideal for A Level students and as an introduction for undergraduates. It discusses the social, economic and political context for Lincoln's meteoric rise and the legacy of his many achievements including the abolition of slavery.

The American Revolution (Paperback): M.J. Heale The American Revolution (Paperback)
M.J. Heale
R891 Discovery Miles 8 910 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Originally published in 1986, this book discusses the various meanings which historians have given to the term 'American Revolution'. It can be seen as a revolutionary war of independence from Britain, but also a constitutional and ideological revolution within America. This survey firstly examines the view from Britain and the consequences of the policy of exerting closer financial control over its colonies. It then discusses the colonists' perception of British actions and their responses which were to culminate in the Declaration of Independence. It concludes by examining the continuing revolution within America after the break with England. This will be of interest to A Level and introductory undergraduate course.

Physician of the American Revolution - Jonathan Potts (Paperback): Richard L. Blanco Physician of the American Revolution - Jonathan Potts (Paperback)
Richard L. Blanco
R984 Discovery Miles 9 840 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Originally published in 1979, this was the first biography of Jonathan Potts, a prominent Pennsylvania Quaker and physician who served in the Continental army during the Revolutionary War. It was also the first study to be published since 1931 of the role of medical doctors in the northern campaigns. No detailed memoir by an army physician or surgeon has survived to document the conditions they faced. The military career of Dr. Potts, reconstructed here from source materials, including first-hand accounts by Potts and his contemporaries provides considerable information to fill this historical gap.

Ebenezer Hazard, Jeremy Belknap and the American Revolution (Paperback): Russell M. Lawson Ebenezer Hazard, Jeremy Belknap and the American Revolution (Paperback)
Russell M. Lawson
R918 Discovery Miles 9 180 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Originally published in 2011, this volume publishes the letters of Jeremy Belknap and Ebenezer Hazard. The letters encompassed twenty years, from 1779 to 1798, during a time when the United States was warring against England, establishing new governments, building a national identity, exploring the hinterland, and refining an American identity in prose and verse. The letters of Hazard and Belknap tell of an age when science and religion had not yet divorced due to irreconcilable differences, when the most profound philosophy nestled comfortably next to a childlike fascination with the remarkable. The two friends explored in their epistles the nature of love, death, and piety; the best way for humans to govern themselves; matters of religious and scientific truth and the best means to arrive at it; the methods and writing of history; human credulity; and the wonders of nature.

From the Battlefield to the Stage - The Many Lives of General John Burgoyne (Hardcover): Norman S Poser From the Battlefield to the Stage - The Many Lives of General John Burgoyne (Hardcover)
Norman S Poser
R786 Discovery Miles 7 860 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Known today chiefly for his surrender to the American forces at Saratoga, New York, in 1777, General John Burgoyne was one of the most interesting - and extraordinary - figures of the eighteenth century. In From the Battlefield to the Stage Norman Poser provides a rounded biography, covering not only the Saratoga campaign but also elements of Burgoyne's eventful life that have never been adequately explored. At the age of twenty-eight, Burgoyne eloped with Charlotte Stanley, the daughter of the immensely wealthy and influential Earl of Derby. Though initially furious, the earl, convinced of the young officer's good character, eventually forgave the couple, and the Stanley family became a major influence in Burgoyne's life and career. He was a socialite, welcome in London's fashionable drawing rooms, a high-stakes gambler in its elite clubs, and a playwright whose social comedies were successfully performed on the London stage. As a member of Parliament for thirty years, Burgoyne supported the rule of law, fought the corruption of the East India Company, and advocated religious tolerance. From the Battlefield to the Stage paints a vivid portrait of General John Burgoyne, remembering him not only for his role in one of Britain's worst military disasters but also as a brave, talented, humane man.

Gideon's Revolution - A Novel (Hardcover): Brian Carso Gideon's Revolution - A Novel (Hardcover)
Brian Carso
R737 R596 Discovery Miles 5 960 Save R141 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

It's 1780, days after Benedict Arnold flees to the British when his treasonous plot to surrender the American fort at West Point is discovered and Gideon's Revolution is about to begin. General George Washington orders a secret mission for two Continental Army soldiers to go behind enemy lines, abduct Arnold, and return him to his countrymen to be tried and hanged. Washington selects one of the soldiers, Gideon Wheatley, for the mission because Arnold would trust him. Wheatley fought under Arnold's command at Saratoga and tended to the gravely wounded general for several months at Albany's military hospital. After feigning desertion to the British Army to join Arnold's corps of loyalists, Wheatley and his comrade John Champe seek out Washington's spies in New York and develop a plan to seize the traitor. But when the abduction is foiled, the soldiers are trapped by their own deceit and forced to fight alongside Arnold's raiding army, as if they were traitors themselves. Years after the war, pressed by memories that haunt him and seeking redemption, Wheatley must decide whether he alone can exact revenge on his former friend and commander, a decision that sends him across the Atlantic to London to find and confront Arnold. Gideon's Revolution is an American origin story based on real historical events, an odyssey that reveals the profound human tensions between loyalty and betrayal, allegiance and treason, revenge and the possibility of forgiveness.

The American Revolution 1775-1783 - An Encyclopedia Volume 2: M-Z (Paperback): Richard L. Blanco The American Revolution 1775-1783 - An Encyclopedia Volume 2: M-Z (Paperback)
Richard L. Blanco
R1,566 Discovery Miles 15 660 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This definitive encyclopedia, originally published in 1983 and now available as an ebook for the first time, covers the American Revolution, comes in two volumes and contains 865 entries on the war for American independence. Included are essays (ranging from 250 to 25,000 words) on major and minor battles, and biographies of military men, partisan leaders, loyalist figures and war heroes, as well as strong coverage of political and diplomatic themes. The contributors present their summaries within the context of late 20th Century historiography about the American Revolution. Every entry has been written by a subject specialist, and is accompanied by a bibliography to aid further research. Extensively illustrated with maps, the volumes also contain a chronology of events, glossary and substantial index.

The Constitution of the United States of America and Other Writings of the Founding Fathers, Volume 7 (Hardcover): Editors of... The Constitution of the United States of America and Other Writings of the Founding Fathers, Volume 7 (Hardcover)
Editors of Rock Point
R562 Discovery Miles 5 620 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This elegant book collects the essential historical documents that laid the foundation for the United States and charted the course of the nation's growth and development. Featuring an introduction by Andrew S. Trees, this collection gives you a window into the creation of a democracy that has endured and thrived for over two hundred years. Included are: The Constitution of the United States and Bill of Rights The Declaration of Independence The Federalist Papers The Articles of Confederation Common Sense President George Washington's First Inaugural and Farewell Addresses And much more This beautifully packaged collection of the most important documents of the nation's founding makes an excellent keepsake for American history enthusiasts. The Timeless Classics series from Rock Point brings together the works of classic authors from around the world. Complete and unabridged, these elegantly designed gift editions feature luxe, patterned endpapers, ribbon markers, and foil and deboss details on vibrantly colored cases. Celebrate these beloved works of literature as true standouts in your personal library collection.

Revolutionary America, 1763-1815 - A Political History (Hardcover, 4th edition): Francis D. Cogliano Revolutionary America, 1763-1815 - A Political History (Hardcover, 4th edition)
Francis D. Cogliano
R3,786 Discovery Miles 37 860 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

* Includes new maps and an expanded treatment of the War of 1812, allowing students to grasp further dimensions of the conflict and the emergence of the United States. * Broad scope and interdisciplinary approach fully contextualize the Revolution, giving readers a comprehensive view of the era. * Fourth edition has been fully revised and updated to incorporate the insights of the latest scholarship throughout.

Franklin and the War of American Independence (Paperback): Audrey Cammiade Franklin and the War of American Independence (Paperback)
Audrey Cammiade
R953 Discovery Miles 9 530 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Originally published in 1967 this book tells the full story of the breach between the United States and Great Britain and the pivotal role played by Benjamin Franklin in both the declaration of independence and the American Treaty. Accessibly written, and richly illustrated with half-tones and maps, this is an introductory text which will be of use to both A Level students and as an introductory text for under-graduates.

The American Revolution 1775-1783 - An Encyclopedia Volume 1: A-L (Paperback): Richard L. Blanco The American Revolution 1775-1783 - An Encyclopedia Volume 1: A-L (Paperback)
Richard L. Blanco
R1,085 Discovery Miles 10 850 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This definitive encyclopedia, originally published in 1983 and now available as an ebook for the first time, covers the American Revolution, comes in two volumes and contains 865 entries on the war for American independence. Included are essays (ranging from 250 to 25,000 words) on major and minor battles, and biographies of military men, partisan leaders, loyalist figures and war heroes, as well as strong coverage of political and diplomatic themes. The contributors present their summaries within the context of late 20th Century historiography about the American Revolution. Every entry has been written by a subject specialist, and is accompanied by a bibliography to aid further research. Extensively illustrated with maps, the volumes also contain a chronology of events, glossary and substantial index.

A History of the American People - Volume 1: To the Civil War (Paperback): James Truslow Adams A History of the American People - Volume 1: To the Civil War (Paperback)
James Truslow Adams
R1,452 Discovery Miles 14 520 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Originally published in 1933, and written by "America's historian", James Truslow Adams, this volume tells the story of the rise of the American nation encompassing economics, religion, social change and politics from settlement to the Civil War. Due emphasis is given to the inter-connectedness of America with Europe - both in terms of cultural heritage and political and military entanglements. Extensive in size and scope and richly illustrated with half-tones and maps these volumes balance a historical narrative with philosophical interpretation whilst touching on as many aspects of American life and history as possible.

The American Revolution - 1774-83 (Paperback): Daniel Marston The American Revolution - 1774-83 (Paperback)
Daniel Marston
R409 R337 Discovery Miles 3 370 Save R72 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Updated and revised from the popular 2011 edition, with full-colour maps and new images throughout, this is a concise study of the American Revolutionary War. The American Revolution, or the American War of Independence, has been characterized politically as a united political uprising of the American colonies and militarily as a guerrilla campaign of colonists against the inflexible British military establishment. In this book, Daniel Marston argues that this belief, though widespread, is a misconception. He contends that the American Revolution, in reality, created deep political divisions in the population of the Thirteen Colonies, while militarily pitting veterans of the Seven Years' War against one another, in a conflict that combined guerrilla tactics and classic 18th-century campaign techniques on both sides. The peace treaty of 1783 that brought an end to the war marked the formal beginning of the United States of America as an independent political entity. With revisions from the author and 50 new images, this illustrated overview of the American Revolution provides an important reference resource for the academic or student reader as well as those with a general interest in the period.

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