The Men Who Lost America - (The Lewis Walpole Eighteenth-Century Culture and History) by Andrew Jackson O'Shaughnessy (Paperback)

The Men Who Lost America is a groundbreaking book that challenges the traditional narrative of the American Revolution.

Written by Andrew Jackson O'Shaughnessy, a renowned historian, this book offers a fresh perspective on the war from the British side, shedding light on the personal stories of ten prominent leaders who directed the British war effort. With meticulous scholarship and an eloquent writing style, O'Shaughnessy dispels the myth that incompetent military commanders and political leaders were responsible for the British defeat.

Instead, he reveals the talents as well as the human foibles of a rich cast of characters, including King George III, Prime Minister Lord North, and other prominent figures. Through interlinked biographical chapters, O'Shaughnessy follows the course of the war from the British perspective, highlighting the victories achieved by the British at various stages of the conflict.

However, he also explores the political complexities that combined with the fervency of the fighting Americans to ultimately lead to the British defeat. The Men Who Lost America is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, providing valuable insights into the reasons behind the British loss and the impact it had on the years following Yorktown.

With its scrupulously researched and superbly written portraits of conventional cardboard figures from American history, this book offers lessons for today that are just as relevant now as they were in the late 18th century. So don't miss out on this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of one of the most pivotal moments in American history.

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