Countdown to Independence

by Natalie S. Bober

Accompanied by a vast array of prints and paintings, an extraordinary account of the fifteen years that preceded the American Revolution documents the dramatic events in America and England that formed the government and the United States of America and details the lives of important figures including Lord Bute, Samuel Adams, and Thomas Jefferson.

Genres: Nonfiction, History

368 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2001

Reviews

[Stacy Raymond · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really interesting and readable book. Details the lives and happenings of both the English and the Americans in the last 15 years before the Revolution. Interesting to see the timeline and people in England side by side with the Americans.

[Marianne Evans · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another book I found discarded from the library, it really doesn't speak to young teenagers. I did find it a very nice tool for reminding myself of our colonial battle with jolly ol' England.

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best history books I've read. It kept my attention and have interesting and detailed information. A history book that makes you feel more connected to the events happening.

Don't expect it to cover much of the war, mostly just people, events, and writings that led to war and the Declaration of Independence.

I thought it was really neat that they went back and forth between what was happening in the colonies as well as what was happening in England.

[Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun read, but pretty narrow-minded. It gives infromation about what's going on for both factions in the war, but ends pretty abruptly. Not surprising, considering the title. While it's fun and concise, it's made for someone who's strictly interested in the signing of the Declaration. It's all about the motivations behind the war, but doesn't ever really go into much detail.