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Killing England : the brutal struggle for American independence / Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781627790642 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 340 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2017.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | United States > History > Revolution, 1775-1783. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Branch | 973.3 ORe | 31681010070654 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Through the eyes of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and King George III, chronicles the path to American independence, from the battlefields of America to the royal courts of Europe. - Baker & Taylor
Told through the eyes of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Great Britain's King George III, Killing England chronicles the path to independence in gripping detail, taking the reader from the battlefields of America to the royal courts of Europe. What started as protest and unrest in the colonies soon escalated to a world war with devastating casualties. O'Reilly and Dugard re-create the war's landmark battles, including Bunker Hill, Long Island, Saratoga, and Yorktown, revealingthe savagery of hand-to-hand combat and the often brutal conditions under which these brave American soldiers lived and fought. Also here are the reckless treachery of Benedict Arnold and the daring guerrilla tactics of the "Swamp Fox" Francis Marion. - Baker & Taylor
In a book told through the eyes of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and Great Britainâs King George III, the authors chronicle the path to independence in gripping detail, taking the reader from the battlefields of America to the royal courts of Europe. By the #1New York Times best-selling authors of Killing the Rising Sun . - McMillan Palgrave
The Revolutionary War as never told before.
This breathtaking installment in Bill OâReilly and Martin Dugardâs mega-bestselling Killing series transports readers to the most important era in our nationâs history: the Revolutionary War. Told through the eyes of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Great Britainâs King George III, Killing England chronicles the path to independence in gripping detail, taking the reader from the battlefields of America to the royal courts of Europe.
What started as protest and unrest in the colonies soon escalated to a world war with devastating casualties. OâReilly and Dugard recreate the warâs landmark battles, including Bunker Hill, Long Island, Saratoga, and Yorktown, revealing the savagery of hand-to-hand combat and the often brutal conditions under which these brave American soldiers lived and fought. Also here is the reckless treachery of Benedict Arnold and the daring guerrilla tactics of the âSwamp Foxâ Frances Marion.
A must read, Killing England reminds one and all how the course of history can be changed through the courage and determination of those intent on doing the impossible.
