The British Are Coming

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Rick Atkinson, acclaimed for his Pulitzer Prize-winning works on World War II, shifts his focus to the American Revolution in the first volume of the Revolution Trilogy. This narrative chronicles the initial twenty months of the struggle for independence from King George, beginning with the battles at Lexington and Concord in spring 1775 and culminating in the confrontations at Trenton and Princeton in winter 1777. The ragtag Continental Army faces the formidable British forces, gradually discovering the resolve and strategy needed to prevail. The story features remarkable figures such as Henry Knox, a former bookseller adept in artillery deployment; Nathaniel Greene, who rises to become a brilliant battle captain; Benjamin Franklin, the nation’s foremost diplomat; and George Washington, who navigates the complexities of leadership amid chaos. The British perspective is also explored, adding depth to the conflict between the redcoats and rebels. Rich in fresh details and untold narratives, this account breathes new life into the early chapters of America's creation story, portraying a saga of heroes and villains, sacrifice and error, and the relentless pursuit of freedom, where the only outcomes are death or victory.