Michael Joseph, Ltd., London. The two-time Pulitzer Prize winner analyzes the American Revolution, placing the war in the historical context of the centuries-long conflicts between England and both France and Holland. She recounts detail the events responsible for the birth of the US. Very good copy of the first United Kingdom edition in a very good dust jacket. 347 pages.

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Title: The First Salute: A View of the American Revolution
Publisher: Michael Joseph, Ltd., London
Publication Date: 1989
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0718131428
ISBN 13: 9780718131425
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

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"Narrative history in the great tradition..."--Chicago Tribune
Two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize & bestselling author Barbara W. Tuchman analyzes the American Revolution in a brilliantly original way, placing the war in the historical context of the centuries-long conflicts between England & both France & Holland. This compellingly written history paints a magnificent portrait of General George Washington & recounts in detail the events responsible for the birth of our nation.

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"Narrative history in the great tradition . . ." Chicago Tribune
Two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize and bestselling author Barbara W. Tuchman analyzes the American Revolution in a brilliantly original way, placing the war in the historical context of the centuries-long conflicts between England and both France and Holland. This compellingly written history paints a magnificent portrait of General George Washington and recounts in riveting detail the events responsible for the birth of our nation.

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