ISBN:

• 9780312576448 (hc. : alk. paper)
• 9780312576448

Edition: First edition.

Description: x, 364 pages : maps ; 25 cm

Other Title:

• With fire and sword
• Battle of Bunker Hill and the beginning of the American Revolution

Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

• Part I : From resistance to rebellion. The Lexington alarm ; Dr. Joseph Warren ; "The butchering hands of an inhuman soldiery" ; Weed of slavery ; Gage's return ; The loyal and orderly people ; A well-digested plan
• Part II : Prelude to war. From the Penn to the sword ; Officers and men ; The Massachusetts Army ; Three generals ; The siege of Boston
• Part III : The Battle of Bunker Hill. Charlestown Heights ; First light ; Redcoats and bluejackets ; The Battle of Bunker Hill ; Attack and repulse ; "We are all wrong at the head."

LCCN: 2010040653

Control Number: 3317733

Subjects:

• Boston (Mass.) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783.
• Bunker Hill, Battle of, Boston, Mass., 1775.
• United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes.