Revolutionary War (1)
(Chronological listing of key events commencing with general period overviews)
Band of Giants, by Jack Kelly (2014 - 288 pp)
Superb, accurate, concise overview of the Revolutionary War. A marvelous intro to key events and the cast of military amateurs who triumphed in the end.
Almost a Miracle, by John Ferling (2007 - 752 pp)
Unquestionably, the most recent and best, complete history of the American Revolution for those interested in a comprehensive, yet highly readable overview.
The British Are Coming: The War for America, 1775 -1777, Rick Atkinson (May, 2019 - 800 pp)
Book I of a three part trilogy on the American Revolution by acclaimed historian Rick Atkinson, author of the now famous WW II trilogy. An extraordinary explosion of new detail, quotes from participants, create a Tolstoyan, highly readable and informative.view of war.
The Glorious Cause, Jeff Schaara (2003 – 704 pp)
An epic saga of the Revolution, this dramatic historical novel is engaging history from beginning to end, especially for those not familiar with events.
Paul Revere's Ride, David Hackett Fischer (1995 – 465 pp)
Vivid details of the life of Paul Revere, his famous midnight ride with Prescott and Dawes, and gathering of the militias at Lexington and Concord.
1776, by David McCullough (2006 - 400 pp)
Acclaimed bestseller by a master historian covering Washington's gamut of disasters and improbable successes during the war's pivotal first year.
Ethan Allen and the Capture of Fort Ticonderoga, by Richard B Smith (2010 – 128 pp)
Over 60 cannon captured by Ethan Allen's Green Mountain Boys at Fort Ticonderoga were hauled to Boston and forced the evacuation of the British.
Henry Knox, Visionary General of the American Revolution,
by Mark Puls (2008 - 288 pp)
Washington's master of logistics. Knox engineered the hauling of canon from Ticonderoga to Boston, the Crossing of the Delaware and siege of Yorktown.
Bunker Hill: A City, a Siege, A Revolution, by Nathaniel Philbrick (2013 - 418 pp)
Excellent new narrative of Bunker Hill, from Lexington to the tense events in Boston and final British evacuation. Great maps, portraits of key characters.
Decisive Day: the Battle for Bunker Hill, by Richard M Ketchum (1999 – 304 pp)
The first great “victory” against the British who suffered grievous losses. A highly readable, page turning account by master Revolutionary War historian
The Battle for the 14th Colony, by Mark R. Anderson (2013, Nov - 460 pp)
Big-picture, highly informative account of the politics and military history in Canada leading to the ill-fated American attempt to capture Montreal and expel the British.
Through a Howling Wilderness, by Thomas A Desjardin (2007-256 pp)
Harrowing, engaging tale of Benedict Arnold's inconceivable, high-risk, fall-winter sub-zero attempt to invade Canada via Maine and capture Quebec.
Our Lives, Our Fortunes, Our Sacred Honor, by Richard R Beeman (2013, May - 528 pp)
Great-to-read depiction of the political events home and abroad and main characters involved in the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The Battle of Brooklyn, John J Gallagher (1999 - 248 pp)
Vivid, exciting account of Brooklyn, the first large, bloodiest battle of the Revolution and a crushing defeat for Washington's 10,000 Continentals by 20,000 Brits.
Washington's Immortals: The Elite Regiment that Changed the Course of the Revolution, by Patrick O'Donnell (2017 - 420 pp)
The Battle of Brooklyn with the added story of the 400 Independent Maryland Cadets who heroically charged a strongly defended British position at the Battle of Brooklyn, giving Washington and his army of 10,000 time to escape and fight another day.j
The Battle for New York, by Barnet Schecter (2003 - 468 pp)
An easy narrative style and explanation of how the British focus on holding and defending NY kept it from pursuing Washington and winning the war.
The Winter Soldiers, The Battles for Trenton and Princeton, by Richard M Ketchum (1999 - 384 pp)
An excellent, easy-to-read classic and companion to "Washington's Crossing" by a first rate Revolutionary War historian.
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