The American Revolution

Going back in history on the American front with Bruce Bliven's The American Revolution.  It is an interesting favorite book as it is more of a childhood format for the history of the battles between England under George III and the beleaguered American troops led by George Washington.  The book outlines all of the major battles from Saratoga to Battle of Bunker Hill, Trenton, Charlestown, and Yorktown.  The reader learns about Benedict Arnold as well as the relationship between George Washington and his generals.  The pictures were strange… all buildings that housed different British and American troops during the battles.  Having grown up in upstate NY, always good to hear about the role Albany, NY played in the battle and General Clinton and the Battle at Ticonderoga.   If you haven’t been to upstate NY, you really should.  Fort Ticonderoga is beautiful, especially in the summer time.  A nice overview, albeit really brief, nothing in depth.  Probably a good read for 4^th – 6^th graders, not overall strong read.  Certainly gives the key details, might be a good reminder for anyone studying for a history exam in middle school.  Not something I would add to my list.  May serve as a good read to a youth.  Skip it.