Angel in the Whirlwind - The Triumph of the American Revolution (Paperback)

"Angel in the Whirlwind "is the epic tale of the American Revolution, from its roots among tax-weary colonists to the triumphant Declaration of Independence and eventual victory and liberty, recounted by Benson Bobrick, lauded by "The New York Times "as "perhaps the most interesting historian writing in America today." Overwhelmed with debt following its victory in the French and Indian Wars, England began imposing harsh new tariffs and taxes on its colonists in the 1760s. Rebellion against these measures soon erupted into war. Bobrick thrillingly describes all the major battles, from Lexington and Concord to the dramatic siege of Yorktown, when the British flag was finally lowered before patriot guns. At the same time he weaves together social and political history along with the military history, bringing to life not only the charismatic leaders of the independence movement, but also their lesser-known compatriots, both patriot and loyalist, English and American, whose voices vividly convey the urgency of war.
Illuminated by fresh insight, "Angel in the Whirlwind "is a dramatic narrative of our nation's birth, in all its passion and glory.

General

Imprint:	Simon & Schuster
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Simon & Schuster America Collection
Release date:	July 2011
First published:	July 2011
Authors:	Benson Bobrick
Dimensions:	235 x 158 x 35mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	553
ISBN-13:	978-1-4516-2699-5
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1500 to 1750 Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > History > American history > General Books > History > World history > 1500 to 1750
LSN:	1-4516-2699-1
Barcode:	9781451626995

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