Description
An account of the Revolutionary War.
Library's review
America's fight for independence-the full story of the Revolutionary War-is here described in one magnificently illustrated volume. Produced by the editors of American Heritage, the distinguished magazine of history, The Revolution is a book of sound scholardship and extraordinary beauty.
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The Revolution's narrative is by two authors noted for their fine historical writings: the major art of the book is by the well-known Bruce Lancaster, author of more than a dozen outstanding historical novels and histories, including the recent best seller From Lexington to Liberty. Chapter One, which sets the scene from 18th century England's perspective, is by Dr. J.H. Plumb, Cambridge University Lecturer in History. An authority on the 18th century and an eminent English historian, Dr. Plumb is also a writer of perception and wit. The editor of The Revolution is Richard M. Ketchum, American Heritage Associate Editor and head of the company's Book Division. Under his drection seven expert researchers, writers and artists have drawn upon libraries, museums and private collections in both the U.S.A. and Europe for the pictures and factual background of the book. (A complete index is included to enhance the value of The Revolution as a reference work.)
This is the first single volume that both tells and pictures the story of our country's birth, from Lexington to Yorktown. Here is the way the first American citizens began the great experiment you are carrying on today.
Contents
Introduction by Bruce Catton
The world beyong America
The eve of revolt
The war begins
First campaigns, North and South
The day of freedom
Arms and men
The crisis
The making of an army
The turning point
The quest for allies
The war at sea
Frontiers aflame
Struggle for the South
The world turned upside down
Acknowledgments
Index
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600 pictures-183 in full color-show how the age really looked. Sparkling reproductions of 18th and 19th century art treasures, contemporary sketches and specially commissioned color photography of uniforms and arms appear on nearly every page. Many of the pictures, drawn from long-forgotten material in the museums and archives of the U.S. and Europe, have never been reproduced before. (It should perhaps be noted that-unlike many books complied by magazines from their previously published articles-The Revolution is an original work throughout.)The Revolution's narrative is by two authors noted for their fine historical writings: the major art of the book is by the well-known Bruce Lancaster, author of more than a dozen outstanding historical novels and histories, including the recent best seller From Lexington to Liberty. Chapter One, which sets the scene from 18th century England's perspective, is by Dr. J.H. Plumb, Cambridge University Lecturer in History. An authority on the 18th century and an eminent English historian, Dr. Plumb is also a writer of perception and wit. The editor of The Revolution is Richard M. Ketchum, American Heritage Associate Editor and head of the company's Book Division. Under his drection seven expert researchers, writers and artists have drawn upon libraries, museums and private collections in both the U.S.A. and Europe for the pictures and factual background of the book. (A complete index is included to enhance the value of The Revolution as a reference work.)
This is the first single volume that both tells and pictures the story of our country's birth, from Lexington to Yorktown. Here is the way the first American citizens began the great experiment you are carrying on today.
Contents
Introduction by Bruce Catton
The world beyong America
The eve of revolt
The war begins
First campaigns, North and South
The day of freedom
Arms and men
The crisis
The making of an army
The turning point
The quest for allies
The war at sea
Frontiers aflame
Struggle for the South
The world turned upside down
Acknowledgments
Index
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LibraryThing member JBreedlove
Broad overview of the causes, events, and repercussions of the American Revolution.
Publication
American Heritage Publishing Co., Inc.
Original publication date
1958