Title: Why couldn't this have been my history class?
Review: This was a fantastically detailed and intimate look at the start of the Revolutionary War, from both the Rebel American and British sides. The author revealed Washington's great leadership skills, his lack of confidence in his abilities, and in some cases, his lack of ability and good decision making. Reading through most of the book you have to wonder how the British didn't win this war. The human cost of the rebel American's was tremendous, but their passion was strong. Washington's strong leadership carried through devastating defeat after defeat. Britain was experienced and made better tactical decisions - but they were arrogant and didn't believe they could win. I just wish it didn't end at 1776 .. now I can't wait to learn about the rest of the war!Note to American teachers -- if you can teach as well as McCullough wrote, students will remember their Revolutionary War history.
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