Nonfiction Book Group: The British Are Coming

This month we will discuss The British Are Coming: The War for America, Lexington to Princeton, 1775 - 1777 by Rick Atkinson. Summary: From the battles at Lexington and Concord in spring 1775 to those at Trenton and Princeton in winter 1777, American militiamen and then the ragged Continental Army take on the world’s most formidable fighting force. It is a gripping saga alive with astonishing characters: Henry Knox, the former bookseller with an uncanny understanding of artillery; Nathanael Greene, the blue-eyed bumpkin who becomes a brilliant battle captain; Benjamin Franklin, the self-made man who proves to be the wiliest of diplomats; George Washington, the commander in chief who learns the difficult art of leadership when the war seems all but lost. The story is also told from the British perspective, making the mortal conflict between the redcoats and the rebels all the more compelling. For detailed updates on book club information, subscribe to our Book Club email Newsletter! The Nonfiction Book Club meets on the second Tuesday evening of each month and reads a variety of nonfiction titles. Newcomers welcome!