The First Salute
- ISBN-10
- 0345336674
- ISBN-13
- 9780345336675
- Series
- The First Salute
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 368
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1989
- Publisher
- Random House Trade Paperbacks
- Author
- Barbara W. Tuchman
Description
Presents a fresh view of the American Revolution, chronicling key events from 1776 to 1781 and assessing the repercussions for America, England, France, and other nations
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