The American Revolution, Christopher Collier
The American Revolution, Christopher Collier
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The American Revolution
1763–1783

Author: Christopher Collier, James Lincoln Collier

Narrator: Jim Manchester

Unabridged: 2 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: AudioBookShelf

Published: 06/01/2013

Synopsis

History is dramatic—and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in a compelling series aimed at young readers. Covering American history from the founding of Jamestown through present day, these volumes explore far beyond the dates and events of a historical chronicle to present a moving illumination of the ideas, opinions, attitudes and tribulations that led to the birth of this great nation. The American Revolution examines the people and events involved in the significant war by which the thirteen original colonies broke away from England. The authors explain the many sources of conflict between the Americans and the British government, how each side approached the problems, and the results of the escalating violence.

About Christopher Collier

Christopher Collier is an author and historian. He attended Clark University and Columbia University, where he earned his PhD. He was the official Connecticut State Historian from 1984 to 2004 and is now professor of history emeritus at the University of Connecticut. He is the brother of James Lincoln Collier, with whom he has written a number of novels, most of which are based on historic events. His books have been nominated for several awards, including the Newbery Honor and the Pulitzer Prize.

About James Lincoln Collier

James Lincoln Collier has written many books for children, including Give Dad My Best and Planet out of the Past. He has also contributed more than five hundred articles to the New York Times Magazine, Reader’s Digest, and Boy’s Life. His honors include the Kidger Prize for Teaching, the Jane Addams Peace Prize, and the Newbery Honor.

About Jim Manchester

Jim Manchester is a retired English and theater teacher in Rhode Island. He has directed and acted in many theatrical productions over the years and has done voice-over work in the Providence area. Jim resides in the lovely seaport town of Bristol, Rhode Island.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ben

Very short book on the American Revolution..... hit the high points, just the facts, man. Good stuff.......more

Goodreads review by Theo Milos

The American Revolution took place between 1763 to 1783. The 13 colonies declared independence in 1776 but were accepted by the United Kingdom in 1783 after a meeting in Versaille, Paris. The brittish parlament gave away land in America to companies and persons. This created a diverse land situation......more

Goodreads review by James

A surprisingly and refreshingly balanced, neutral overview of the American Revolution, considering the author is American. I have read/listened widely on the American Revolution, and this is the only American writer or scholar I've come across who has not spoken about the Revolution with almost reli......more

Goodreads review by Victoria

It was good at a high level and if you know very little about the American revolution. Yet, there was no balance on the different military leaders and events to provide more information of detail necessary to make a complete understanding of what happened. In other words, a lot on Washington and lit......more

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