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Bunker Hill: A City, a Siege, a Revolution
by Nathaniel Philbrick
Although the title of this book is Bunker Hill, it actually covers the entire period from the Boston Siege to the British abandonment of Boston in some depth. Philbrick tells a vivid and engaging story, with a good balance between the big picture and personal anecdotes. My one complaint is that at times he draws out salacious aspects of the story far beyond what the historical evidence would warrant. Joseph Warren's possible child out of wedlock is mentioned maybe a half dozen times, but the actual story is mostly speculation, and once would be enough. He also says that George Washington preferred generals with pretty wives, a claim which I have seen no good evidence for.