More than the Civil War, more than the Second World War, the War of Independence was the most significant event in American history. And the battle of Saratoga in October 1777 was the turning point of that war. The British campaign that was supposed to end the rebellion ended instead in the surrender that changed the history of the world. Richard M. Ketchum tells the exciting story from a fresh point of view. Instead of listing the reasons why General John Burgoyne's seasoned troops lost the battle, Ketchum concentrates on the miracle of the assembling of thirteen thousand aroused, determind rebels under the General Horation Gates and their subsequent triumph. This is stirring narrative history, told skilfully through the perspective of those who fought in the campaign.
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Format:Paperback
This is an excellent book, focusing on the Northern Front between the rebel American Army and the British (accompanied by Canadian, German and Native American troops) in what is now upstate New York and adjacent areas. Unlike many books focusing on the era of the War of Independence, George Washington is a peripheral figure, with Ketchum focusing on Schuyler, Gates and Benedict Arnold.
This isn't a book for someone with no knowledge of the historical period, but it is a superb synopsis of a campaign that is, by Ketchum at least, seen as a crucial turning point in favour of the Americans.
This isn't a book for someone with no knowledge of the historical period, but it is a superb synopsis of a campaign that is, by Ketchum at least, seen as a crucial turning point in favour of the Americans.
By Christian
Format:Paperback
As my title says, this book is history written as I want to read it: meaning a brilliant mixture of the historical/events overview spliced with 'on the ground' anecdotes and descriptions that really do justice to the remarkable personalities, famous and otherwise, that shaped this event. I only recently developed an interest in the American Revolution upon the realization that its historical reality is so much more interesting than its Disney myth, and this book illustrates this perfectly.
By P. A. Gosden
Format:Hardcover
This is a fascinating and absorbing book. The author is a master of his craft and the reader will find himself drawn into the subject in a way that is rarely found in historical studies. While the title of the book refers to the battle of Saratoga the contents cover the complete campaign of the British/German army lead by General Burgoyne from its inception, its advance down from Canada to Ticonderoga to its final death throes north of its objective, Albany. At the same time the author describes the response of the fledgling United States, with all the brilliant successes, setbacks and the astounding endurance in the harshest conditions experienced by both sides. The detail provided by the author is impressive. Anyone interested in this significant period of history must read this book. They will not be disappointed.
Peter Gosden.
Peter Gosden.
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