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Loading... Angel in the Whirlwind: The Triumph of the American Revolution (original 1997; edition 1998)by Benson Bobrick (Author)
Work InformationAngel in the Whirlwind: The Triumph of the American Revolution by Benson Bobrick (1997)
![]() No current Talk conversations about this book. ![]() ![]() Entertaining and a good overview of the period and main players. This history is not as cohesive as 1776 by McCullough, nor could it be. Bobrick struck a good balance between interesting anecdotes and making sure he filled in enough historical and biographical detail to keep the reader oriented. There were a few dry spots, but I was able to slog through. no reviews | add a review
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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. No library descriptions found. |
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![]() GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)973.3History and Geography North America United States Revolution and confederation (1775-89)LC ClassificationRatingAverage:![]()
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