Ferling has crafted an exceptional account of the Revolutionary War and its foreign entanglements. His thoroughly researched book outlines the political intrigue behind this world-changing conflict while detailing the battles that history buffs know so well.

Dave Kindy, Washington Post

In his international history of the Revolutionary War written for the 250th anniversary of its outbreak, John Ferling brings Europe and its rivalries into the familiar story of American independence. [Ferling] shows not only why nations fought but also how they waged a protracted struggle whose outcome remained in doubt to the end . . . After 250 years, some points everyone at the time understood have been forgotten. The American Revolution was a global event, with global consequences.

William Anthony Hay, Wall Street Journal

[Ferling's] masterful account dramatically conveys the global significance of America's long fight for independence while also illuminating the experiences of the war's commanders and everyday soldiers.

Christian Science Monitor

Ferling's lucid prose engagingly conveys the insights of a brilliant historian's long career. Any casual reader wishing to revisit the War of Independence in its semi-quincentennial year would do well enough to start here.

Sam Negus, Law & Liberty

A fascinating look at the global legacy of the American Revolution.

Military Heritage

An excellent history of the run-up and battles of the American Revolution with more than the usual diversions describing how other nations reacted . . . Scholars have not ignored European participation, but Ferling writes better than most of them and pays more attention than academics to the campaigns and commanders. From battles to international relations, an outstanding introduction to the American Revolution.

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