The War Before Independence, Derek W. Beck
The War Before Independence, Derek W. Beck
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The War Before Independence
1775-1776

Author: Derek W. Beck

Narrator: David Colacci

Unabridged: 13 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 05/03/2016

Synopsis

The United States was creeping ever closer to independence. The shot heard round the world still echoed in the ears of Parliament as impassioned revolutionaries took up arms for and against King and country. In this captivating blend of careful research and rich narrative, Derek W. Beck continues his exploration into the period preceding the Declaration of Independence, just days into the new Revolutionary War.

The War Before Independence transports listeners into the violent years of 1775 and 1776, with the infamous Battle of Bunker Hill—a turning point in the Revolution—and the snowy, wind-swept march to the frozen ground at the Battle of Quebec, ending with the exciting conclusion of the Boston Campaign. Meticulous research and new material drawn from letters, diaries, and investigative research throws open the doors not only to familiar figures and faces, but also little-known triumphs and tribulations of America's greatest military leaders, including George Washington.

About Derek W. Beck

Derek W. Beck is a historian whose writing has appeared in multiple history journals, scholarly works, and reviews. He is a major in the U.S. Air Force Reserves, a graduate of the Air Command and Staff College, and the recipient of numerous medals and awards. Derek's education includes a Master of Science degree in engineering and management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He lives in Los Angeles, California, with his wife, Vicky.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Swimminghitsuji

Unexpectedly Moved to Tears There was a point during Derek Beck's, The War Before Independence, and his description of the Battle of Bunker Hill that moved me to tears. The bravery of the men fighting in this battle was brought vividly to the pages of his book. The bravery of both the Americans and B......more

Goodreads review by Casey

I received a Kindle copy of this book courtesy of Net Galley and Sourcebooks, the publisher. It was with the understanding that I would publish a review on Net Galley, Amazon, Goodreads and my blog. I have also posted it on my LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus pages. I requested this book b......more

Goodreads review by patrick

The author takes you through the battle of Bunker Hill like you have never been taught before. The names that he mentioned I had only heard just a few, and you also get the feel of the new colonies fighting not together but each militia fighting separately. Rode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, a......more

Goodreads review by Christopher

Like when a Netflix series ends on an unresolved cliffhanger. And is then canceled. Disappointing only in hindsight. Beck's 2016 "War Before Independence" is the follow-up to his 2015 "Igniting the American Revolution." As before, this is a very Northeastern & Massachusetts-focused work centering on......more

Goodreads review by Kevin

Derek W. Beck brings history to life in "The War Before Independence: 1775-1776." He writes a non-fictional account rich in research and facts tracing Revolutionary War momentum from the Battle of Bunker Hill through the Battle of Quebec and the resulting American campaign to rout the British from Bo......more

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