The war before independence 1775-1776 : igniting the American revolution / Derek W. Beck.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Beck, Derek W., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns.

United States.

History.

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

x, 467 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm

Other Title:

Igniting the American revolution

Place of Publication:

Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks, Inc., [2016]

Summary:

The War Before Independence transports readers into the violent years of 1775 and 1776, with the infamous Battle of Bunker Hill -- a turning point in the Revolution -- and the snowy, wind-swept march to the frozen ground at the Battle of Quebec, ending with the exciting conclusion of the Boston Campaign. Meticulous research and new material drawn from letters, diaries, and investigative research throws open the doors not only to familiar figures and faces, but also little-known triumphs and tribulations of America's greatest military leaders, including George Washington.

Contents:

Part I. Commitment to war (mid-May to October 1775)

Mounting tensions

Seizing the offensive

Blows must decide

Passing of batons

Part II. Crucible (October 1775 to Spring 1776)

Struggles of Autumn

Desperate measures

Battle amid the blizzard

A new year begins

Epilogue.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 446-458) and index.

ISBN:

9781492633099

1492633097

OCLC:

922911967

Publisher Number:

99967709045