Angel in the Whirlwind by Benson Bobrick

Angel in the Whirlwind by Benson Bobrick

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.

Benson Bobrick is the author of numerous critically acclaimed books, including Broad as the Waters: The Tale of the English Bible and the Revolution It Inspired and Angel in the Whirlwind: The Triumph of the American Revolution. He received his doctorate from Columbia University. He was awarded the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters Literary Award in 2002. His wife, Hilary, and he live in Vermont.

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ISBN 13	9780684810607
ISBN 10	0684810603
Title	Angel in the Whirlwind
Author	Benson Bobrick
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Simon & Schuster
Year published	1997-07-28
Number of pages	553
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