American Heritage History of the American Revolution
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4.1 • 20 Ratings
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- $9.99
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
"A magnificent book. . . . Bruce Lancaster's text is terse, rapid, lucid, and dramatic . . . filled with the color and excitement of a grim and bloody war." - The New York Times
The American Heritage History of the American Revolution is the complete chronicle of the Revolutionary War told in full detail.
Lancaster starts his story with an examination of colonial society and the origins of the quarrel with England. He details the ensuing battles and military campaigns from Lexington and Concord to the surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, as well as the tense political and social situation of the new nation.
The American Heritage History of the American Revolution details the birth of America with insight and depth.
Customer Reviews
Retired Fire Chief
Good work revealing the details and environment of the American Revolution. Was frequently hard to follow due to the use of older English vernacular, foreign names, unlinked old geographical names, etc. This writing would often heap name upon name of unfamiliar place and person, without giving the reader enough time, story, background, or graphics to be able to stay keenly on top of the unfolding story. There was still enough of the facts and feelings for the reader to latch on to. This reader would like to read a similar piece that was more user friendly, written for the non PH.D. in American Revolutionary History. Still the inspiring story shone through.