American Spring: Lexington, Concord, and the Road to Revolution by Walter R. Bor

Description: American Spring by Walter R. Borneman A new look at the American Revolutions first weeks, from the author of the bestseller The Admirals. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description When we look back on our nations history, the American Revolution can feel almost like a foregone conclusion. In reality, the first weeks of the war were much more tenuous, and a fractured and ragtag group of colonial militias had to coalesce to have even the slimmest chance of toppling the mighty British Army.AMERICAN SPRING follows a fledgling nation from Paul Reveres little-known ride of December 1774 and the first shots fired on Lexington Green through the catastrophic Battle of Bunker Hill, culminating with a Virginian named George Washington taking command of colonial forces on July 3, 1775.Focusing on the colorful heroes John Hancock, Samuel Adams, Mercy Otis Warren, Benjamin Franklin, and Patrick Henry, and the ordinary Americans caught up in the revolution, Walter Borneman tells the story of how a decade of discontent erupted into an armed rebellion that forged our nation. Author Biography Walter Borneman is the author of eight works of nonfiction, including The Admirals, 1812, The French and Indian War, and Polk. He holds both a masters degree in history and a law degree. He lives in Colorado. Review Superbly reported... Historian Walter R. Borneman tackles the essential question of military leadership: What makes some men, but not others, able to motivate a fighting force into battle? - Los Angeles TimesEngagingly written and deeply researched... Mr. Borneman makes it easy to understand the complex series of maneuvers and counter-maneuvers at Leyte Gulf...which is not always the case with accounts of the battle. - Wall Street Journal Long Description When we look back on our nations history, the American Revolution can feel almost like a foregone conclusion. In reality, the first weeks of the war were much more tenuous, and a fractured and ragtag group of colonial militias had to coalesce to have even the slimmest chance of toppling the mighty British Army.AMERICAN SPRING follows a fledgling nation from Paul Reveres little-known ride of December 1774 and the first shots fired on Lexington Green through the catastrophic Battle of Bunker Hill, culminating with a Virginian named George Washington taking command of colonial forces on July 3, 1775.Focusing on the colorful heroes John Hancock, Samuel Adams, Mercy Otis Warren, Benjamin Franklin, and Patrick Henry, and the ordinary Americans caught up in the revolution, Walter Borneman tells the story of how a decade of discontent erupted into an armed rebellion that forged our nation. Review Quote "Walter Borneman has written an engaging and illuminating account of some of the most critical weeks in American history. Here is how it all began."-- Jon Meacham, author of Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power Promotional "Headline" A new look at the American Revolutions first weeks, from the author of the bestseller The Admirals . Details ISBN031622099X Author Walter R. Borneman Pages 496 Publisher Little, Brown & Company Year 2015 ISBN-10 031622099X ISBN-13 9780316220996 Format Paperback Media Book Imprint Back Bay Books Subtitle Lexington, Concord, and the Road to Revolution Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 973.331 Illustrations 10 maps & 8pp b/w photos Birth 1952 Short Title AMER SPRING Language English Publication Date 2015-04-14 Audience General/Trade US Release Date 2015-04-30 UK Release Date 2015-04-30 NZ Release Date 2015-04-13 AU Release Date 2015-04-13 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:93680984;

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