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Liberty!: The American Revolution
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by Thomas Fleming
Sales Rank: 112942
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$3.68
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Features
Cover Type: Hard Cover with 400 pages
Published by: Viking Adult November 1, 1997
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 0670870218
ISBN 13 Number: 978-0670870219
Book Dimensions:
11.2 x 9 x 1.4 inches
Weighs: 3.7 pounds
Product Review
This first-rate volume on the American Revolution combines gorgeous artwork with the lucid prose of Thomas Fleming. Although Liberty! The American Revolution accompanies a PBS documentary series, the book stands completely on its own; in fact, it presents one of the finest overviews of the conflict available in print. The bulk of the text focuses on the military aspect of the Revolution, but the political and social sides receive ample coverage as well. Colorful sidebars on the mysterious origins of the U.S. flag, the evolution of Yankee Doodle, and a History of tarring and feathering are great entertainment for curious intellects. If you are going to include only a single book on the American Revolution in your library, this is probably the one to own. And even if you already have several, Liberty! should be added to your collection.
From School Library Journal
YA?This well-written companion volume to the PBS series of the same name contains information on the causes of the war and its major events, battles, and personalities. In addition, Fleming has inserted numerous sidebars on a variety of subjects that range from everyday life to espionage to the roles played by women, Jews, and slaves. The book is easy to read and moves quickly enough to hold the interest of casual readers, but contains enough detail for reports. It is profusely illustrated with well-placed, full-color paintings and reproductions. A minor flaw in this otherwise gem of a book is the lack of maps showing the location of the events discussed.?Robert Burnham, R. E. Lee High School, Springfield, VA
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Reader Reviews
Thomas Flemming's coffee table companion to the television series Liberty is a good book to have around. It's the kind of easy-to-pick-up-and-browse book that will entertain and inform on a moment's notice. It's accessibility is a positive -- its the kind of book that children can pick up and browse, take in a few vignettes and become attracted to the Revolution at their own pace without the intimidation provided by a more typical history. This is a well illustrated book making good use of period paintings and maps. The side vignettes on break out topics often provide fascinating highlights to the main story. The writing is good, although the amount of information provided classifies this book as an overview. The serious student may want the book for the illustrations, but the words cover the broad sweep of the war at a level they will already be familiar with. These factors make it an excellent introduction to the topic.
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