THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Professor Guelzo tells the story of the American Revolution from both the British and American perspectives in an intense, almost-novelistic style that recreates the experience of the war's key battles and decisions. During the 24 lectures, the professor introduces an array of vivid personalities, the complete story of Benedict Arnold, and each and every regiment on both sides that participated in each battle. He continually introduces rarely heard facts in a highly interesting way, and his approach gives equal weight to the forces at work in King George's palace and the English Parliament as well as those in the Continental Congress and among the members of George Washington's inner circle. Guelzo turns facts, analysis, and historical context into an entertaining story. B.C.E. © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2010]