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Angel in the whirlwind : the triumph of the American Revolution / Benson Bobrick.

Bobrick, Benson, 1947- (Author).

Summary:

Overwhelmed with debt following its victory in the French and Indian Wars, England began imposing harsh new tariffs and taxes on the colonies in the 1760s. When it did, the independence movement grew in strength until protest and rebellion eventually erupted into war. But despite the charismatic leadership of the independence movement, more than half the colonists remained loyal to England. Benson Bobrick casts light on such important, often overlooked aspects of the American Revolution, and offers compelling portraits of the major figures, as well as some illuminating observations by some of their lesser-known contemporaries.

He thrillingly describes the major battles, from Lexington and Concord to Bunker Hill, Trenton, Saratoga, Camden, and Kings Mountain, and then the climactic siege of Yorktown when the British flag of empire was finally lowered before patriots guns. At the same time, Angel in the Whirlwind weaves together the social and political as well as the military history of the struggle into one epic tale. A variety of voices is represented: English and American, patriot and loyalist, soldier and civilian, foreign adventurer having come to aid the Revolution and German mercenary hired to serve in the army of the king. Their vivid presence brings life to every page.

Record details

ISBN: 0684810603
ISBN: 9780684810607
Physical Description: 553 pages : maps ; 25 cm
Publisher: New York, NY : Simon & Schuster, [1997]
Copyright: ©1997

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [527]-531) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Preface -- Beginning of the end -- Colonial world -- King, parliament and inherited rights -- Revolt -- Boston -- Quebec -- Declaration of independence -- New York -- Saratoga -- Valley Forge -- ''Nabour against nabour'' -- Monmouth -- From Newport to Stony Point -- From Savannah to Vincennes -- Flamborough Head -- From Morristown to Williamsburg -- Yorktown -- End of the beginning -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.