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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
I'm picking books about important and specific battles of the American Revolution and I chose Nathaniel Philbrick's account of the Battle of Bunker Hill. I think I made a wise decision! This was a great book - easy and fun to read. Kudos.
An American Revolution podcast recommendation. So, I thought I would since we're listening to the podcasts when we go to check on David's dad.
When readers speak of falling into a book and living in it, they usually refer to fiction. But it also applies to the experience of reading Nathaniel Philbrick's masterful account of Bunker Hill. Beginning with a young John Quincy Adams and his mother, Abigail, watching the battle that claimed the life of patriot and valued family friend Dr. Joseph Warren, to the epilogue of John Quincy as an old man who disdains platitudes in favor of action, Bunker Hill is a marvel of rich narrative.
Philbrick weaves together small details about real people and what they actually did, including troop movements, strategizing by military leaders and actions of individuals brought into what inevitably became a revolution. Philbrick also compelling describes how the disagreements and disgruntlements became that revolution, making clear that neither rebellion or an American victory were foregone conclusions. Little moments had major consequences in both battle and off the field.
Bunker Hill is one of those rare histories that is carefully researched but which never shows it. All the information fits together. Philbrick also is adept at answering questions for readers as they come up -- why did this happen? why did this not happen?
Both as a primer of what actually happened at the battle known as Bunker Hill, although it is hoped most American readers know that's not where it happened, and as a detailed reminder of how the American Revolution got underway, Philbrick's history is well worth reading.
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I gave up reading this for now. It was educational and interesting, but I wasn't in the mood for it right now. I have other things on my mind.
Good read to understand Boston & New England during the early days of the Revolution. Felt the author was a little rough on George Washington, as his personality and motives were more complex than this book may lead you to believe. Otherwise, a relatively easy and enjoyable historical read.
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Nathaniel Philbrick always writes interesting and detailed histories. Bunker Hill tells the story of the battles of Lexington and Concord through the battle of Bunker Hill until the British finally leave Boston after a months-long siege. The author is able to impart all his research in an easy reading style that gives the reader the information they seek about this period of history.
He doesn't get bogged down in tactics but gives enough details so the reader can picture the happenstances that sparked the beginnings of the American Revolution. I very much enjoyed this book and heartily recommend it to fans of history.
He doesn't get bogged down in tactics but gives enough details so the reader can picture the happenstances that sparked the beginnings of the American Revolution. I very much enjoyed this book and heartily recommend it to fans of history.