Brenda R. (nurse) reviewed Killing England: The Brutal Struggle for American Independence on + 221 more book reviews
I enjoyed reading the book, but contemplate the accuracy of the book. Most books list their sources but this one does not give a complete list. The best writings on George Washington are the 4 volume set of his life by James Thomas Flexner. I have read 17 books about George Washington and all of them state that he took no payment for service as General of the American Continental Army or President of the United States. Benjamin Franklin was given too much credit for his work in enlisting the French in the Revolutionary war. There were others that worked tirelessly in this effort while Benjamin Franklin was too busy socializing with the ladies. John Adams did so much more for our Country and the war effort than Benjamin Franklin.I have read many books on Benjamin Franklin and read at least 10 or more on Adams. The best books on John Adams I have read is Volumes 1 & 2 by Page Smith. The writing on the battles very interesting. I enjoyed the footnotes in the book with tid bits of information.
Paul C. (Paul-RLT) reviewed Killing England: The Brutal Struggle for American Independence on + 176 more book reviews
This book is about the Revolutionary War. The authors provide lots of details that don't make it into history books. In particular, there is a great deal written about Washington, Franklin, Jefferson, Benedict Arnold and Hamilton...not just their public lives but also their private lives.
The reader also gains a vivid impression of living in the 1700's and the brutality of war.
The reader also gains a vivid impression of living in the 1700's and the brutality of war.
