Don Troiani's Campaign to Saratoga - 1777: The Turning Point of the Revolutionary War in Paintings, Artifacts, and Historical Narrative

by Eric H. Schnitzer, Don Troiani

The Battles of Saratoga are cited as the turning point in the Revolutionary War. Beginning when the armies prepared to face off in June 1777 through the surrender of the British Army in October, the battles of the Northern Campaign were significant to the outcome of the War and the fight for independence. As a result of the Saratoga battles, the patriots gained confidence, the French entered the war, and the British plan to win the war quickly was put to an end.

Master historical painter Don Troiani and historian Eric Schnitzer combine their talents in this new book on Saratoga, the Revolutionary War campaign. This magnificently illustrated history features many new artworks, previously unpublished eyewitness accounts, photographs of important artifacts, and a solid, detailed historical narrative including background on the campaigns leading up to Saratoga.

Genres: American Revolution, History

344 pages, Hardcover

Published August 1, 2019

Reviews

[Peter Huston · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this book while visiting nearby Saratoga Battlefield National Historical Park where the author, Eric Schnitzer, works as the battlefield historian for yet another time. Nice guy, knows his stuff, a physically beautiful books with amazing illustrations, I got Schnitzer to sign my copy, but I also thought "Do I really need another book on this stuff? What will I really learn that's important." Quick answer, a heck of a lot. Awesome book full of detail and yet offering context and connections and deep but quickly explained explanations for much of the events of this very important campaign. Highly recommended.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pictures were pretty. A few spelling errors but I overall ok.

[W M · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having personally met National Park Historian Eric Schnitzer and been given the tour of the battlefield by him, I want to first complement his outstanding dedication, knowledge, and service to the public. You’ll be presented with a riveting narrative that draws on the previous year’s campaign of 1776 and lays out the accompanying battles of Hubbardton, Oriskany/ Stanwix and Bennington in perfect alignment. Paired with the renowned artist Don Troiani’s incredible depictions, primary sources, photographic artifacts and a plethora of cartography, this work should be in the collection of every scholar and amateur across the nation before 2026.