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.
#6701423 in Books 2010-09-06Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 6.75 x .60 x 9.50l; 1.10 #File Name: 1444110098241 pages
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