L. Dupont Syle
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My favorite part is when he lays out the six characteristics of American colonists that make them unsuited to the loss of their liberty, which was what was happening with all the taxe hikes, port blockades, and lack of representation in government. It was very interesting to see the blooming national character from an outsider's perspective, and to think on how it has/hasn't changed.
What I didn't love about this book was that it was very long-winded, and that it was pretty dull in some parts. As a research document this is probably very useful, but as a fun read it was a dud. What I liked about this book was the British viewpoint of the situation, especially an anti-war viewpoint, since that isn't often taught in American schools' coverage of the Revolutionary War.… (mehr)