Boston 1775 With Visitor Information |
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| Author:
| Morrissey, Brendan |
| Series title: | Trade Editions Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-84176-123-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2000 |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
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| Imprint: | Osprey Publishing |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $18.95 |
Book Description:
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Brendan Morrissey describes how the sparks at Lexington and Concord ignited the smouldering resentment of the Colonists into the flame of a rebellion. Colonist militia were pitted against British Redcoats in a series of struggles which led the British to evacuate Boston and to George Washington taking command of the fledgling American army. The detailed text is backed up by a wide selection of contemporary illustrations and modern colour images showing the main commanders, troop types...
More DescriptionBrendan Morrissey describes how the sparks at Lexington and Concord ignited the smouldering resentment of the Colonists into the flame of a rebellion. Colonist militia were pitted against British Redcoats in a series of struggles which led the British to evacuate Boston and to George Washington taking command of the fledgling American army. The detailed text is backed up by a wide selection of contemporary illustrations and modern colour images showing the main commanders, troop types and fighting in progress.