Patriots - The Men Who Started the American Revolution

This meticulously researched narrative history brings to life the American Revolution--the battles, the treacheries, the drama, and the dynamic personalities of the men who forged our freedom.

About the author

A. J. Langguth (1933–2014) was the author of eight books of nonfiction and three novels. After Lincoln marks his fourth book in a series that began in 1988 with Patriots: The Men Who Started the American Revolution. He served as a Saigon bureau chief for the New York Times, after covering the Civil Rights movement for the newspaper. Langguth taught for three decades at the University of Southern California and retired in 2003 as emeritus professor in the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.

Summary

With meticulous research and page-turning suspense, Patriots brings to life the American Revolution—the battles, the treacheries, and the dynamic personalities of the men who forged our freedom.

George Washington, John Adams, Samuel Adams, Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry—these heroes were men of intellect, passion, and ambition. From the secret meetings of the Sons of Liberty to the final victory at Yorktown and the new Congress, Patriots vividly re-creates one of history's great eras.

Additional text

"With bold colors and unremitting pace, Patriots recaptures the drama and vital importance of the American Revolution and the towering figures who waged it."

Product details

• Authors: A J Langguth, A. J. Langguth, Languth
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster N.Y.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.03.1989
• EAN: 9780671675622
• ISBN: 978-0-671-67562-2
• No. of pages: 640
• Dimensions: 111 mm x 178 mm x 41 mm
• Weight: 650 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; USA, Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Ideologies / General, HISTORY / United States / 19th Century, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, Revolutions, uprisings, rebellions, Revolutionary groups & movements, United States of America, USA, History of the Americas, Revolutionary groups and movements, HISTORY / Revolutions, Uprisings & Rebellions