Book · 2019 · United states, history, revolution, 1775-1783, campaigns
The British Are Coming
Why people recommend it
The British Are Coming by Rick Atkinson is a comprehensive historical account detailing the early stages of the American Revolution. On The Book Review podcast in an episode titled Fiction About Unprecedented Situations, John Williams mentioned that Gilbert Beckerman was currently reading this notable work. Furthermore, during another episode of The Book Review titled 10 Best Books of 2019, Barry Gewen discussed Rick Atkinson's book in detail, highlighting it as an essential and prominent non-fiction publication. Both podcast mentions underscored the wide recognition and scholarly appreciation surrounding Atkinson's military history writing. Listeners tuning into the discussions gained insight into the meticulous research and narrative depth that characterize the publication. The book continues to draw praise from reviewers and historians alike for its vivid and detailed reconstruction of a pivotal historical era, making it a frequently discussed title among literary critics and history enthusiasts who follow prominent book recommendation programs.
Who recommended it
- Gilbert Beckerman Discussed
- Barry Gewen Discussed
Gilbert Beckerman — 1 mention
“I am reading Rick Atkinson's the British AR coming”
Barry Gewen — 1 mention
“the second book I want to talk about is Rick Atkinson's the British are coming which is well let me Begin by saying”
Also mentioned in the same episodes
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
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