The First Salute: A View of the American Revolution

Tuchman, Barbara W.

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ISBN 10: 0718131428 ISBN 13: 9780718131425

Published by Michael Joseph, 1989

Language: English

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Includes several b/w photographs, illustrations and maps. 347pp. Page edges toned.

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Title

The First Salute: A View of the American Revolution

Publisher

Michael Joseph

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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