The First Salute. A View of the American Revolution.

Tuchman, Barbara W

ISBN 10: 0718131428 / ISBN 13: 9780718131425

Published by Michael Joseph., London., 1989,, 1989

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1st edition, hardback, large 8vo, xiv,347pp, illustrated, slight browning, clean and tight, no inscriptions, Very Good / Very Good dustwrapper, wrapper spine lettering faded. ISBN: 0718131428.

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Bibliographic Details

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

"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.