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They Came for Freedom: The Forgotten, Epic Adventure of the Pilgrims by Jay Milbrandt
3.0
They Came For Freedom by Jay Milbrandt is essentially the story of the Pilgrims. The story is nonfiction with some dialogue woven throughout. The story begins long before the Pilgrims come to the New World. The author argues that we, as Americans, have very little knowledge of the story of the Pilgrims and what they endured. He starts with the execution of Barrow and Greenwood, two Separatists who refused to be a part of Queen Elizabeth’s Church of England. The author then chronicles their dangerous journey to find freedom.
The author calls this book The Forgotten, Epic Adventure of the Pilgrims. His argument that America does not know the true history of the Pilgrims could be true. I am familiar with this history. My degree is in European history and religious studies. The author does know his history, the book is well-researched. I just wish that it would provide information that is not already out there. When reading a historical nonfiction about an event I grew up learning, I want it to be raw and riveting. This book is just retelling the story we already know. However, I really do appreciate the author’s passion for history. I rate this book 3 out of 5 stars.
The author calls this book The Forgotten, Epic Adventure of the Pilgrims. His argument that America does not know the true history of the Pilgrims could be true. I am familiar with this history. My degree is in European history and religious studies. The author does know his history, the book is well-researched. I just wish that it would provide information that is not already out there. When reading a historical nonfiction about an event I grew up learning, I want it to be raw and riveting. This book is just retelling the story we already know. However, I really do appreciate the author’s passion for history. I rate this book 3 out of 5 stars.