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Lädt ... Igniting the American Revolution: 1773-1775von Derek W. Beck
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Examines the years leading up to the Declaration of Independence, looking at the perspectives, ambitions, people, and events on both the British and the American sides that eventually would lead to revolution. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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The author has clearly done extensive research. We start when the Revolution, then barely a resistance, began simmering, with events leading us to the Boston Tea Party. This isn't a dry read, loaded with nothing but facts. Instead, we meet the key players of the time on a personal level, with their stories told through snippets of journals and letters. These bits are woven into the timeline, bringing history to life on the pages.
I was surprised by how the Revolution came about almost by accident. Neither side truly understood the other, and this was complicated by distance and their inability to immediately communicate. Through the honest telling of this part of our history, the author offers compelling insight into the political and very human aspects of war.
My quibbles are minor. For one, this 480 page book is only 272 pages of actual text. The rest of the book, nearly half, is the appendix, notes, etc. Consequently, some interesting and pertinent information is buried where most readers will never venture. I read a lot of nonfiction, but I'm one of those guilty of being bored by endless pages of notes at the end. I prefer the content to flow within the timeline of the book.
My other minor complaint is that the ending felt abrupt. In fairness to the author, he does finish at the right spot for his purposes. We're left at the time when the militia join forces, taking things from a disorganized rebellion to a more organized war. I would have liked some sort of summation, in closing, of the war to come. Perhaps that will be a sequel to this book.
Overall, this is straightforward, enlightening read perfect for anyone interested in the truth of how and why American became independent.
*I was provided with an ebook copy by the publisher, via NetGalley, in exchange for my honest review.* ( )