Jeff Shaara dazzled readers with his bestselling novels Gods and Generals, The Last Full Measure, and Gone for Soldiers. Now the acclaimed author who illuminated the Civil War and the Mexican-American War brilliantly brings to life the American Revolution, creating a superb saga of the men who helped to forge the destiny of a nation. In 1770, the fuse of revolution is lit by a fateful … fuse of revolution is lit by a fateful command “Fire!” as England’s peacekeeping mission ignites into the Boston Massacre. The senseless killing of civilians leads to a tumultuous trial in which lawyer John Adams must defend the very enemy who has assaulted and abused the laws he holds sacred.
The taut courtroom drama soon broadens into a stunning epic of war as King George III leads a reckless and corrupt government in London toward the escalating abuse of his colonies. Outraged by the increasing loss of their liberties, an extraordinary gathering of America’s most inspiring characters confronts the British presence with the ideals that will change history.
John Adams, the idealistic attorney devoted to the law, who rises to greatness by the power of his words . . . Ben Franklin, one of the most celebrated men of his time, the elderly and audacious inventor and philosopher who endures firsthand the hostile prejudice of the British government . . . Thomas Gage, the British general given the impossible task of crushing a colonial rebellion without starting an all-out war . . . George Washington, the dashing Virginian whose battle experience in the French and Indian War brings him the recognition that elevates him to command of a colonial army . . . and many other immortal names from the Founding Family of the colonial struggle – Abigail Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Joseph Warren, Samuel Adams, Richard Henry Lee – captured as never before in their full flesh-and-blood humanity.
More than a powerful portrait of the people and purpose of the revolution, Rise to Rebellion is a vivid account of history’s most pivotal events. The Boston Tea Party, the battles of Concord and Bunker Hill: all are recreated with the kind of breathtaking detail only a master like Jeff Shaara can muster. His most impressive achievement, Rise to Rebellion reveals with new immediacy how philosophers became fighters, ideas their ammunition, and how a scattered group of colonies became the United States of America.
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Jeff Sharra brings history alive.
Great historical fiction. the book explains the history of the events leading to the American revolution in story form.
Jeff has taken over for his deceased Dad as a great Civil War writer. I’ve read almost all of both Sharras’ books and th t are all excellently!
Excellent insight into the period. Great picture of thought process of leading men of the time.
I really enjoyed reading this regarding the Revolutionary time. I know I had covered this when I was in school. However, the author brought out the reasoning & beliefs of both sides of the conflicts. It helped me to appreciate the colonists actions and what they endured during this time. I found it to be very informative and look forward to …
From cover to cover I was enthralled by the reality of the story. Very historically correct. Everything from the stamp act to Lexington and Concord and total rebellion. An exceptional read.
Great way to learn histofry! I never realised how close our forefathers were to losing everything including our country and their lives.
Jeff Shara writes the some of the most intriguing and accurate historical fiction on the book market today.
Love the history!!
Too slow and ponderous.
Jeff shaara could make anything interesting but his in depth study is this portion of the American Revolution is exceptional.
A must read for anyone who wishes to know the true sequence and relevance of the events leading to America’s need to declare independence.
Jeff Schaara is one of my favorite historical novelists. His Rise to Rebellion and The Glorious Cause are two of the best novels written about the American Revolution.
Slow
I last be the minimalist aspect of a small number of characters telling the tale.
Hated to see it end
While I did enjoy the character development and historical facts presented, I thought the tempo of book was a little slower than I prefer–this may be because I am fairly well-versed in American History and kept waiting for certain things to “happen”. Still a good read.
Excellent historical fiction.
Good perspective on the advent to the Revolutionary War.
This book gives an in-depth look at some of the players in our history. His whole series of historical novels are great and worth the effort to study them.