The War Before Independence
1775-1776
by Derek Beck
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Pub Date May 03 2016 | Archive Date May 27 2016
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Description
Derek W. Beck continues his groundbreaking narrative into the period preceding the Declaration of Independence, just days into the Revolutionary War. Sweeping readers from the Battle of Bunker Hill to the triumphs and tribulations of one of America’s greatest military leaders, George Washington,The War Before Independence: 1775–1776 features a vast amount of new investigative research. A historically accurate, narrative nonfiction that includes the Boston Campaign and the epic battle for Quebec, it is destined to become a vital work of great importance to the collective American conscience.
Advance Praise
"Beck establishes himself as a premier historian of the American Revolution…this excellent read takes its place next to Nathaniel Philbrick’s Bunker Hill, Paul Lockhart’s The Whites of Their Eyes, and Mark Anderson’s The Battle for the Fourteenth Colony…highly recommended for those seeking a comprehensive telling of the immediate events prior to the Declaration of Independence and those who want a satisfying read." - Library Journal, STARRED
"Though Beck only covers a short period, his excellent research brings to life the men who fought, providing readers with real, tangible heroes, not just hazy historic figures. Revolutionary War fans will rejoice in this well-written work and hope that the author has more on the way." - Kirkus, STARRED
"Beck writes exceptionally vividly, and as such, even readers slow to respond to battleground to-and-fro will be fully engaged." - Booklist
"Though Beck only covers a short period, his excellent research brings to life the men who fought, providing readers with real, tangible heroes, not just hazy historic figures. Revolutionary War fans will rejoice in this well-written work and hope that the author has more on the way." - Kirkus, STARRED
"Beck writes exceptionally vividly, and as such, even readers slow to respond to battleground to-and-fro will be fully engaged." - Booklist
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781492633099 |
| PRICE | $26.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Reviewer 298993
This book was bloody fantastic. I seriously did a little jig and squealed when I was okayed for this one because I wanted it -so- bad, so thank you for that! I had really high expectations for this book and I was not let down. I lost myself in this world in this time of American History and it was so fun to read and to learn. Well researched, some part were a bit long, but I'm still giving it a 5 out of 5 stars. Easily one of the best books I've read this year. I would recommend this book to other history buffs.
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