Igniting the American Revolution: 1773-1775, by Derek W. Beck
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Igniting the American Revolution: 1773-1775, by Derek W. Beck
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"For those who like their history rich in vivid details, Derek Beck has served up a delicious brew in this book....This may soon become everyone's favorite." ―Thomas Fleming, author of Liberty! The American Revolution
A sweeping, provocative new look at the pivotal years leading up to the American Revolution
The Revolutionary War did not begin with the Declaration of Independence, but several years earlier in 1773. In this gripping history, Derek W. Beck reveals the full story of the war before American independence-from both sides.
Spanning the years 1773-1775 and drawing on new material from meticulous research and previously unpublished documents, letters, and diaries, Igniting the American Revolution sweeps readers from the rumblings that led to the Boston Tea Party to the halls of Parliament-where Ben Franklin was almost run out of England for pleading on behalf of the colonies-to that fateful Expedition to Concord which resulted in the shot heard round the world. With exquisite detail and keen insight, Beck brings revolutionary America to life in all its enthusiastic and fiery patriotic fervor, painting a nuanced portrait of the perspectives, ambitions, people, and events on both the British and the American sides that eventually would lead to the convention in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776.
Captivating, provocative and inspiring, Igniting the American Revolution is the definitive history of these landmark years in our nation's history, whose events irrevocably altered the future not only of the United States and England, but the whole world.
" Integrating compelling personalities with grand strategies, political maneuverings on both sides of the Atlantic, and vividly related incidents, Igniting the American Revolution pulls the reader into a world rending the British Empire asunder." – Samuel A. Forman, author of the biography Dr. Joseph Warren
Igniting the American Revolution: 1773-1775, by Derek W. Beck - Amazon Sales Rank: #123698 in Books
- Published on: 2015-10-06
- Released on: 2015-10-06
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.10" h x 1.70" w x 6.20" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 480 pages
Igniting the American Revolution: 1773-1775, by Derek W. Beck Review "Air Force officer and debut author Beck evidently relishes his subject, and he gives a fully fleshed portrait of the major patriots, both American and British...Beck's description of the "spreading flames of rebellion" and the taking of the forts at Crown Point and Ticonderoga is as engaging as fiction. A knowledgeable, elegant account full of elaborate depictions, complete with a thorough bibliography." - Kirkus"Recommended for history lovers, those who want a refresher on the American Revolution, and those who enjoy quality nonfiction." - STARRED Library Journal"It is in the clear, engaging telling of a complex story that Igniting the American Revolution by Derek W. Beck stands out. Rather than telling a heroic tale of heroic Patriots defying a tyrannical monarchy, Beck shows us the well-meaning efforts of participants on both sides to take what they believed to be just and legal courses of action. " - Journal of the American Revolution
About the Author Derek W. Beck is an historian whose history writing has appeared in multiple history journals, scholarly works, and reviews and has been cited by The Boston Globe among other publications. He is a Major in the U.S. Air Force Reserves, a graduate of the Air Command and Staff College, and is the recipient of numerous medals and awards for his achievements. Beck's education includes a Master of Science degree in Engineering & Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He lives in Los Angeles, CA, with his wife, Vicky.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful. Novelistic, almost Cinematic Presentation Makes a Particularly Delightful Read By Samuel A. Forman In the way of disclosure I first crossed paths with Mr. Beck several years ago as we were both researching fine points of the Siege of Boston among the Thomas Gage papers at the Clements library in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Through that and subsequent interactions I became aware of his meticulous attention to scholarly detail.Joseph Warren, my biographical subject, is one of many characters that Beck deftly incorporates into his account of the British North American colonies on the brink of rebellion. Along the way he brings insights into his subjects’ characters, while jumping freely and smoothly between authentic detail and the arc of major events. His telling of the origin of the American Revolution emphasizes key personalities amongst colonial Americans as well as British leaders. In his characterization of Warren, Derek Beck has performed original scholarship in reconstructing this lesser-known American founder’s personal life as well as forensics utilizing postmortem pictures of Warren’s remains. Comparable original insights come fast and furious, such as a truer account of opening battles of Lexington and Concord.'Igniting the Revolution' is a refreshing and, I believe, one of the best ever written accounts of a critical portion of the formation of the United States as a nation. Beck’s novelistic, almost cinematic presentation makes this a particularly delightful read. In addition to gaining readers, I hope that future popular media renderings of the era - such as the recent History Channel 'Sons of Liberty,' will base their presentations on Mr. Beck’s work, as opposed to presenting fanciful fiction as historical fact. The real story is far more compelling.In a project of this size and scope, one is bound to find aspects with which to disagree. One thing that comically stuck out for me was the characterization of British lieutenant colonel and later general Francis Smith, who led the British soldiers confronting American militiamen on the iconic Lexington Green at the outset of the Revolutionary War. Smith’s chief sin would appear to have been obesity. Never mind that Benjamin Franklin could also be presented in such a bariatric manner. In Smith’s case the physical characterization is especially disparaging. It seems to be shorthand for him being slow of mind and dimwitted. Picky, picky! For me this was the exception among hundreds of pages and many expertly presented and entertaining vignettes.This book is particularly strong in characterizing the breakdown of civil government and subsequent outbreak of hostilities. The work is strongest for pivotal events circa 1773 to 1775 in the Northeast and to a lesser extent other geographies.General readers will be delighted with the main flow of the narrative. Specialists and scholars will be impressed by extensive footnotes and appendices. These amply demonstrate the broad base of primary source material on which Derek Beck builds his engaging book. They also present alternate viewpoints and interpretations for those aspects equivocal in primary sources. General readers may want to skip over the appendices, losing nothing of the broad sweep and excitement of the narrative.I hope 'Igniting the Revolution' finds its place among the classic renderings of the American Revolution, both for its readability and base of accurate and often new scholarship. I believe readers will look forward to further contributions from this new voice chronicling American history in a most engaging and authoritative manner.- Samuel A. Forman, author of the new young adult novel 'Twenty-One Heroes' and the American founders biography Dr. Joseph Warren: The Boston Tea Party, Bunker Hill, and the Birth of American Liberty.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful. A Great Book, But A Little Limited in Scope By Andy in Washington The America Revolution is one of my favorite periods of history, so I am always on the lookout for new sources of information and analysis of those events. In this work, Derek W. Beck concentrates on events that lead up to the “formal” war, mostly in and around Boston in 1773-75.=== The Good Stuff ===* The book was easy-to-read. Beck writes in a somewhat informal style, with normal length sentences and paragraphs. He avoids language designed to impress, has minimal use of 18th century quotations, something I always struggle with.* Beck has research his topic well. There are a few points I had never read before, but they were well supported by footnotes and reference material. In fact, roughly half the book is notes, appendices, and other supporting material. This keeps the text lively, although at the cost of burying quite a bit of material in the references.* The bulk of the text is centered around three major events; The Boston Tea Party; The Battle of Lexington and Concord; and The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga. Each of these narratives is self-contained, well written, and complete. There is an honest analysis of these events, including errors, successes and heinous acts of both sides, and Beck is a reasonably impartial observer who justifies his opinions. The author also explains the background of these events and the consequences of them.* Finally, Beck is able to include those small events that make history come alive: Paul Revere at the Boston Tea Party; Parliament patiently waiting for the Bostonians to calm down and relax (obviously they have never been to a Patriots game); how a few “small” incidents, such as British delays and the speed of Paul Revere’s horse, affected the Battle of Lexington. The author weaves these and other descriptions into a complete and comprehensive look at pre-Revolutionary Massachusetts.* The description of the Battle of Lexington and Concord is a marvelous summary of the battle, its tactics and the reasons for the American successes.=== The Not-So-Good Stuff ===* Ninety percent of the book occurs in and around Boston, and Beck concentrates his narrative on a few events. I kept waiting for the narrative to branch out, but the focus stayed narrow. To be fair, I am sure Beck would make the case that these events WERE the beginning of the Revolution.* The book ends, rather abruptly, when the Massachusetts militia becomes a formally organized force. In my opinion, one of the most interesting things about the Revolution was that it really didn’t have a definite beginning, or ending, something the Colonists used to their advantage. I would have liked to see a discussion the rise of the mid-Atlantic and Southern militias, as well as the political initiatives begun in these areas.=== Summary ===While I would have preferred and expanded scope and more details on the politics and public-relations side of the Revolution, I enjoyed the book. It is impeccably referenced, but yet easy and pleasant to read. Even though it covered mostly familiar events, there was enough new information and analysis to make it worthwhile, even for readers well versed on this period of history.=== Disclaimer ===I was able to read an advance copy through the courtesy of the publisher and NetGalley.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful. the years leading up to the Revolution are presented more as a fascinating game of chess than as a battle between good and evil By Tamesin Eustis Derek Beck’s first book, Igniting the American Revolution: 1773-1775, is sure to ignite new appreciation for the Revolutionary period. In this age of “popularized” versions of American history, which too often sacrifice accuracy for glitz, Beck has attained that magical balance of truth in reporting and engaging storytelling. He retells familiar stories (the Boston Tea Party, the Battles of Lexington and Concord, and Ticonderoga) by drawing on a vast well of original letters and diaries, which allows the characters to tell much of the story themselves and injects colorful realism at all points of the tale. Lesser-known events such as the early Powder Alarms and back-room dealings are also presented in an equally engaging way. Kudos also goes to Beck for not picking a particular hero or villain – American or British – and instead emphasizing the “grey areas” of human responses to world-shattering events. From committee meetings to the battlefield, the years leading up to the Revolution are presented more as a fascinating game of chess than as a battle between good and evil. It’s a refreshing approach, and proves that truth is just as, if not more, riveting than fiction. Aside from the very readable main body of the book, Beck also presents numerous appendices and extensive notes, a treasure trove for researchers and anyone who wishes to delve more deeply into the details of military maneuverings. The years 1773-1775 were only just the beginning of America’s revolutionary history, and this reader hopes that Derek Beck will continue to see us through with future titles.
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