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A review by cj_lovesbooks
Revolution on the Hudson: New York City and the Hudson River Valley in the American War of Independence by George C. Daughan
adventurous
reflective
tense
medium-paced
3.75
Both the title and summary are very misleading. I was expecting an in-depth look at the Hudson Valley and the varying battles and skirmishes along it. Instead, I got a summary of the entire war with a slight focus on the navel aspect.
It was an easy book to read, and I learned a bit about the naval history that I hadn’t heard before. The author’s take that ultimately the Hudson River strategy resulted in Yorktown and the end of the war was interesting but, in the end, seemed a bit of a stretch to me.
Also, I think anyone who is an avid history nerd has their favorite figures. It’s not hard to figure out who the authors are. On that note, I need to read more about Lord Admiral Howe.
It was an easy book to read, and I learned a bit about the naval history that I hadn’t heard before. The author’s take that ultimately the Hudson River strategy resulted in Yorktown and the end of the war was interesting but, in the end, seemed a bit of a stretch to me.
Also, I think anyone who is an avid history nerd has their favorite figures. It’s not hard to figure out who the authors are. On that note, I need to read more about Lord Admiral Howe.