Title: One of the best
Review: As far as I'm concerned, there are two essential books for the general reader interested in Lexington and Concord and the events of April 19, 1775. This is one of them. Tourtellot's attention to detail and his particular focus on Parker, Hancock and Adams adds some real human dimension to the standard history. He writes with clarity and insight and doesn't fall into the trap of easy characterizations. His portrayal of Thomas Gage is layered and complex, just like the man. By the way, the other essential book is David Hackett Fisher's "Paul Revere's Ride," which is a much more recent work.
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