The American Revolutionary War - A Short History (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781517524500)

The American Revolutionary War was an event that changed the path of nations.

• The birth of the United States of America signaled a deadly struggle that cost the lives of thousands of American and British soldiers.
• The conflict between the mother country, Britain, and the colonist was series of events over a decade that finally led to the first shots being fired at the battle of Lexington and Concord.
• This bitter war would drag on for years with battlegrounds scattered up and down the eastern seaboard of the now United States.* Men such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin would prove to be key individuals that helped turn the war into a victory over the most powerful military force in the world.
• The French were key allies in the war and helped to turn the tide in the favor of the beleaguered Continental Army.
• It would take more than eight long years from the first shot being fired to the final peace treaty.

Buy the book "The American Revolutionary War - A Short History" and learn about the traumatic events that formed the most powerful and important nation in the history of the world.

30 Minute Book SeriesWelcome to the fifth book in the 30 Minute Book Series. Each book in the series is fast paced, well written, accurate, and covers the story in as much detail as a short book allows. In less than an hour, you can read or listen to the book; it is a perfect companion for a lunch hour or a nice distraction for a train ride home from work. About the AuthorDoug West is a retired engineer, small business owner, and an experienced non-fiction writer with several books to his credit. His writing interests are general, with special expertise in science, biographies, numismatics, and "How To" topics. Doug has a Ph.D. in General Engineering from Oklahoma State University.

Author: Doug West
ISBN-10: 1517524504
ISBN-13: 9781517524500
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 09/25/2015
Pages: 64
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.16lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.13d