Igniting the American Revolution

1773-1775

De: Derek W. Beck

Narrado por: Jonathan Davis

Few Americans know that the Revolutionary War did not begin with the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, but over a year earlier, in April 1775. Now historian Derek Beck draws on previously unpublished documents to tell the full story of the war before American independence - from both sides.

Spanning the years 1773 to 1776, this audiobook sweeps listeners from the Boston Tea Party to the halls of Parliament - where Ben Franklin was almost run out of England for pleading on behalf of the colonies - to the fateful expedition to Concord that resulted in the shot heard round the world. Vividly detailed and meticulously researched, this captivating history reveals in a new light the perspectives and events that altered the futures of not only England and America but the whole world.

©2015 Derek W. Beck (P)2015 Recorded Books

Excellent book

This book is very informative and well written. The author tries to show no bias and covers both sides during this time period. I highly recommend this title.

very well read.

While this book covers some of the same materials in other volumes the balanced approach between the combatants and the inclusion of often overlooked events is greatly appreciated

Excellent!

Best narration and story telling in a long time. Recommend .9x speed if you want to really relax.

Excellent recounting of beginning of American Revolution

Told as a story with interesting characters but historically accurate. Worth the time to listen.

Great to learn the finer details iof the beginning

Learn more about the beginning of the American Revolution..Must listan and enjoy. Don't miss out.

Learned so much!

I am a historian myself, yet I learned so much. Great writer. I want more from the author.

Truly loved it.

As a truck driver, interested in history I found this book to be a great listen.

Since I'm a history buff, there was a lot I actually learned that I hadn't heard before period

excellent detailed history

A very well written and detailed account of the beginnings of the American Revolution. probably bring best step by step, blow by blow, account of all the comings and goings of both The British Army and minutemen from Lexington to Concord I've read. well worth the read for just those chapters.

well written and well performed

this is an excellent book giving many details I had not before known. my only quibble is that the author chose to use the word "servant" to describe persons who were certainly enslaved. this is a cowardly choice.

Great Book

By far the most comprehensive and detailed story of the onslaught of the revolutionary war I have ever had the pleasure of reading ( listening to)