"A graphic presentation of the Revolution, dramatizing monumental events as well as the struggles of individuals . . . Readers will be captivated by Marrin's vivid narrative style, exemplifying historical writing at its best".--"Kirkus Reviews". "Booklist" Editors' Choice. A "School Library Journal" Best Book of the Year Illustrated with b&w prints and maps. Young Adult.
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Grade 7 Up Although he's traversing the well-trodden ground of the American Revolution, by putting to use his consummate skills as a researcher-writer, Marrin has written a highly readable and interest-holding overview of the war. With balance and economy, he makes good use of relevant contemporary quotations and insight-laden discussions of personalitiesfamous, infamous, and little-knownin order to tell what happened and who did it. Coverage is also given to motivating ideologies and historical currents so that readers can understand why certain events took place. Marrin's chapter regarding the ``secret war'' of spies and codes should be of special interest to younger readers. The book complements well Marrin's 1812: the War Nobody Won (1985) and Struggle for a Continent: the French and Indian Wars 1690-1760 (1987, both Atheneum). David A. Lindsey, Lakewood Junior/Senior High School, Wash.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Albert Marrin is an award winning author of over 40 books for young adults and young readers and four books of scholarship. These writings were motivated by the fact that as a teacher, first in a junior high school in New York City for nine years and then as professor of history and chairman of the history department at Yeshiva University until he retired to become a full time writer, his paramount interest has always been to make history come alive and accessible for young people.
Winner of the 2008 National Endowment for Humanities Medal for his work, which was presented at the White House, was given "for opening young minds to the glorious pageant of history. His books have made the lessons of the past come alive with rich detail and energy for a new generation."
Dr. Marrin's numerous other awards include the Washington Post Childrens'Book Guild Lifetime Achievement Award, the James Madison Award for Lifetime Achievement, several Horn Book awards by the Boston Globe, consistently appearing on the best book of the year lists of the American Library Association, frequent recognition by Book Lists, and the Western Heritage Award for best juvenile nonfiction book presented at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame among others.
Winner of the 2008 National Endowment for Humanities Medal for his work, which was presented at the White House, was given "for opening young minds to the glorious pageant of history. His books have made the lessons of the past come alive with rich detail and energy for a new generation."
Dr. Marrin's numerous other awards include the Washington Post Childrens'Book Guild Lifetime Achievement Award, the James Madison Award for Lifetime Achievement, several Horn Book awards by the Boston Globe, consistently appearing on the best book of the year lists of the American Library Association, frequent recognition by Book Lists, and the Western Heritage Award for best juvenile nonfiction book presented at the National Cowboy Hall of Fame among others.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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History as exciting as a novel,
By Raine V. (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The War for Independence: The Story of the American Revolution (Library Binding)
Marrin serves up little known juicy details, and context; writing in a narrative style that retells history as a page turning epic. By far the most fun I've had reading a history book- as with favorite fiction, I was disappointed to come to its final page. A must read for adults and older children(a bit too gory for most elementary school aged) who think American History is boring.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
The American Revolution,
By Lindsay (Chattanooga, TN USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The War for Independence: The Story of the American Revolution (Library Binding)
I believe that Albert Marrin did a wonderful job in presenting the American Revolution. This book creates a vivid picture of the war and the struggles of the individuals involved in the war.
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