An Empire on the Edge - by Nick Bunker (Paperback)

The Boston Tea Party: A Tragedy of Errors by Nick Bunker is a groundbreaking historical account that sheds new light on the events leading up to the American Revolution.

This book provides a fresh perspective on the last three years of deepening anger on both sides of the Atlantic, culminating in the irreversible descent into revolution.

With a broad and telling portrait, Bunker's narrative is human and even-handed, offering a complex and epic tale with color and enthusiasm.

Drawing on careful study of primary sources from Britain and the United States, this book tells the story of familiar characters such as Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, Thomas Hutchinson, and British ministers Lord North and Lord Dartmouth.

The Boston Tea Party: A Tragedy of Errors is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, politics, or economics.

With its bracing gallop through the three years leading up to the 'shot heard round the world,' this book provides an exciting backstage look at the events that caused the American Revolution.