Scars of Independence: America's Violent Birth by Holger Hoock

Scars of Independence: America's Violent Birth

Holger Hoock

576 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

nonfiction history informative slow-paced

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A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE A magisterial new work that rewrites the story of America's foundingThe American Revolution is often portrayed as an orderly, restrained rebellion, with brave patriots defending their noble ideals again...

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