British Are Coming: The War for America, Lexington to Princeton, 1775-1777

Mrshawaii

British Are Coming: The War for America, Lexington to Princeton, 1775-1777 | Rick Atkinson

Also discovered Rick Atkinson recently. This is my third book by him.

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ValerieAndBooks

The British Are Coming: The War for America, Lexington to Princeton, 1775-1777 | Rick Atkinson

pick

Finished this, after three months of reading, on this foggy morning. Very detailed and focuses on the military maneuvers and decisions and decision-makers of the Revolutionary War in America. Once the trilogy is complete (only this one, the first, is currently out), it‘ll be a good reference source. Recommend for those who already have an interest in the subject.

teainthelibrary I've had this on my TBR for a long time! 5y

Liz_M Outside Looks perfect for taking inside! 5y

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ValerieAndBooks

The British Are Coming: The War for America, Lexington to Princeton, 1775-1777 | Rick Atkinson

@ljuliel asks what‘s our favorite time period(s) for history, whether it‘s non-fiction or fiction. I ❤️ History of all kinds, places, cultures! I go through cycles (that sometimes I return to). My current phase is the American Revolutionary War era (1770-1800). This is one of my current reads. Next year my focus may be very different. Generally I‘m fond of American history & British royalty (any era) & art history.

#historybooks #keeplitsyactive

ljuliel Thanks for posting. I‘ve got that book on audio. How is it ? And isn‘t it the first of a set or series ? I couldn‘t remember ... (edited) 5y

ValerieAndBooks @ljuliel there‘s a lot of details about battles and a lot of maps but he inserts interesting things often enough to keep it moving along! It‘s the first of an “anticipated” trilogy and I don‘t know when the next one will be out. 5y

ljuliel Well, I might just have to pick up a copy I can see then, unless the audio comes with pdf files of some sort. It sounds good I like reading the details about the battles. I think this was just recently new wasn‘t it ? If so, we‘ll probably have a bit of a wait til the next one. 5y

MeganAnn I go through phases too! Once I get interested in a certain time/place I‘m on the lookout for everything I can read set there. 5y

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ValerieAndBooks

The British Are Coming: The War for America, Lexington to Princeton, 1775-1777 | Rick Atkinson

“...false eyebrows made from mouse skins...”

Original meaning for eyebrows on fleek?! I love historical trivia minutiae like this. The passage on this page is describing a birthday party for Queen Charlotte, wife of George III.

MicheleinPhilly 😣😣😣 5y

Ruthiella What humans will do for fashion is eternally fascinating! 5y

readordierachel That must have been quite a sight! 5y

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kspenmoll Yuk!!‘ Mouse skin eyebrows!??! 5y

ValerieAndBooks @MicheleinPhilly @Ruthiella @readordierachel @kspenmoll 😜 those eyebrows are definitely an icky thought!! 5y

Suet624 What?? That‘s just crazy! 5y

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ValerieAndBooks

The British Are Coming: The War for America, Lexington to Princeton, 1775-1777 | Rick Atkinson

“I am much hurt”...such an understatement by George III after learning about the Boston Tea Party 😏.

Spending a quiet Friday night by starting this history chunkster, the first in a planned trilogy! 🤓

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Litsi

British Are Coming: The War for America, Lexington to Princeton, 1775-1777 | Rick Atkinson

so-so

Reeaally want Litsy to add something between pick and so-so. If you read this you will get facts I am pretty darn sure you didn‘t know about this war. Spoiler: Geo Washington can tell a lie. But it is not the most engaging read. Who am I to say that about a Pulitzer winner? But I did.

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