Angel in the Whirlwind
Angel in the Whirlwind
Benson Bobrick
John Crowley
Tells the whole story in very rich detail about the American Revolution, very character-centric. - John Crowley
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Angel in the Whirlwind

Angel in the Whirlwind: The Triumph of the American Revolution

Benson Bobrick
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Benson Bobrick
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In "Angel in the Whirlwind," Benson Bobrick masterfully weaves the tumultuous tapestry of the American Revolution, capturing the fervent spirit of liberty and the unyielding courage of a people determined to forge a nation. From the first stirrings of discontent in the colonies to the dramatic siege of Yorktown, Bobrick brings to life the epic struggle for independence with vivid detail and profound insight. This is not merely a story of battles and generals, but a sweeping narrative that breathes life into the aspirations, sacrifices, and triumphs of those who laid the foundation of the United States of America. With a historian's rigor and a storyteller's flair, Bobrick charts the course of the revolution, setting it against the wider backdrop of political intrigue, social change, and the philosophical ideals that fueled the colonial fight for freedom. Through his compelling prose, readers are transported to the battlefields, the smoke-filled rooms of diplomacy, and the quiet moments of resolve that defined the era. "Angel in the Whirlwind" is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the American people, a reminder of the trials through which liberty is earned and preserved. It is an essential read for anyone captivated by the story of how the United States came to be.

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Released
1997
4 Jul
Length
553
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Tells the whole story in very rich detail about the American Revolution, very character-centric. - John Crowley
British and perniciously bred into their economic life. The First Continental Congress, however, pledged itself to oppose the slave trade generally; Rhode Island, noting that “those who are desirous of enjoying all the advantages of liberty themselves should be willing to extend personal liberty to others,” ruled that slaves imported into the colony would thereafter be freed. Connecticut followed suit; Delaware prohibited the importation of slaves; and Pennsylvania taxed the trade so heavily as almost to extinguish it there. Abigail Adams spoke for many when she wrote on September 24, 1774, “I wish most sincerely there was not a slave in the province. It always appeared a most iniquitous scheme to me—to fight ourselves for what we are daily robbing and plundering from those who have as good a right to freedom as we have.
— Benson Bobrick, Angel in the Whirlwind

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