Isbn: 9798893979770 - lexington and concord, the first shots of freedom: how a skirmish ignited a revolution (6 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Before dawn on April 19, 1775, two small Massachusetts towns became the stage for one of history's most pivotal moments. Ordinary farmers, blacksmiths, and merchants faced down the world's most powerful army-and changed the course of a continent and with the "shot heard 'round the world."Here's just a glimpse of what you'll discover inside: A gripping, hour-by-hour narrative of April 19, 1775, that puts you in the heart of the action-from first alarm to the final retreatBalanced accounts from both sides: colonial Militia, British Regulars, Loyalists, and civilians, all given voiceDetailed profiles of key players-including lesser-known women, children, and townsfolk whose lives were upendedThe crucial role of intelligence and communication-how word spread like wildfire across the countrysideFollow Paul Revere, William Dawes, and Dr. Samuel Prescott through the midnight rides, witness Captain John Parker's impossible choice on Lexington Green, and hear the voices of those whose courage and confusion shaped that morning's destiny. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…