Book · 2019 · United states, history, revolution, 1775-1783, campaigns
The British Are Coming
The War for America, Lexington to Princeton, 1775-1777
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The first one is called the British are coming and he has the second volume is out about people don't learn enough about history in general, but Americans don't learn enough about the American Revolution and why it was fought.
The best things said about it
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Why people recommend it
The British Are Coming by Rick Atkinson is a detailed historical narrative chronicling the military and political events of the first year of the American Revolution. Lloyd Blankfein recommended the book on My First Million while discussing the importance of studying history and noting that Americans do not learn enough about the Revolution and the motivations behind the conflict. Gal Beckerman was mentioned on The Book Review as currently reading Atkinson's sweeping historical account. In the same podcast series, Rick Atkinson described the dramatic opening of his book, which features King George III riding to Portsmouth to inspect the royal Navy. Barry Gewen also highlighted the volume on The Book Review as a notable non-fiction achievement. Through these discussions, the book is recognized for its rigorous scholarship and vivid storytelling, offering readers a comprehensive look at the origins of the American war for independence through both British and American perspectives.
Every mention
Lloyd Blankfein the first one is called the British are coming and he has the second volume is out about people don't learn… 1
“the first one is called the British are coming and he has the second volume is out about people don't learn enough about history in general, but Americans don't learn enough about the American Revolution and why it was fought.”
Barry Gewen the second book I want to talk about is Rick Atkinson's the British are coming which is well let me Begin b… 1
“the second book I want to talk about is Rick Atkinson's the British are coming which is well let me Begin by saying”
Gal Beckerman I am reading Rick Atkinson's the British AR coming 1
“I am reading Rick Atkinson's the British AR coming”
Rick Atkinson so the book opens with George III our last king riding to Portsmouth on the south coast of England for a gr… 1
“so the book opens with George III our last king riding to Portsmouth on the south coast of England for a great review of the royal Navy”
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