WINNER OF THE 2015 GEORGE WASHINGTON PRIZEFINALIST FOR THE 2015 PULTIZER PRIZE IN HISTORYIn this powerful narrative, Nick Bunker tells the story of the last three years of mutual embitterment that preceded the outbreak of America's war for independence in 1775.
Focusing on the tumultuous years leading to the American Revolution, this account explores the intricate interplay of politics, personalities, and economics that fueled conflict between Britain and its colonies. Utilizing primary sources, the narrative highlights key figures like Benjamin Franklin and John Hancock, revealing how both sides miscalculated the trajectory toward war. The British government's misguided financial strategies and the American response culminated in a tragic misjudgment, making the descent into war inevitable by the summer of 1774.
16 SEPTEMBER 1620: 400 YEARS SINCE THE MAYFLOWER SET SAILOn a blustery day in September 1620 a small ship, the Mayflower, set sail from the English port of Plymouth.