Today’s $1.99 Kindle Deal of the Day is tailor-made for the Fourth of July.
Independence: The Struggle to Set America Free, by John Ferling, is the story of how the United States of America made the post-Revolutionary transition to nationhood. It has an average review rating of 4.5/5 stars and is priced at $1.99 today only.
From Amazon:
“Mesmerizing. Masterful. History written with the gravitational pull of a good novel. A history book that deserves to become a big best seller.”—Dan Rather“This is how it really happened. In unequivocal prose, John Ferling captures the combined bluster and outrage on both sides of the Atlantic. He exposes the quirks, while exploring the vision, of the opinionated, opportunistic delegates who were present in Philadelphia in 1776; he shows us just how they rhetorically overcame the “mystique of invincibility” that attached to the British military, before launching America, in the words of one delegate, “on a most Tempestuous Sea.” Independence is rich in personality, and Ferling unsurpassed as an authority. This is no ordinary history.”—Andrew Burstein, author of Jefferson’s Secrets, and coauthor of Madison and Jefferson
“John Ferling has established himself as one of the leading chroniclers of the American Revolution, but Independence goes beyond anything he has written before. Instead of recycling the familiar story of the Revolution, he has given us an enlightening and exciting book that proves that history has no guarantees or foreordained outcomes. Expertly blending biographical vignettes with fast-paced narrative and sure-footed interpretation, Ferling captures the mystery of historical contingency in exploring the period between the Boston Tea Party in 1773 and the declaration of American independence in 1776. Not even the founding fathers knew what the future would bring; Ferling performs a national public service in reminding us of this basic fact, and demonstrating it with elegance and style.”—R. B. Bernstein, distinguished adjunct professor of law, New York Law School, and author of The Founding Fathers Reconsidered and Thomas Jefferson
Amazon reviewer J.M. Williams says:
John Ferling presents material masterfully from his broad knowledge of the Revolutionary Period of U.S. History. He has given new insight into the background political maneuverings of this period from the American and English points of view. One comes away with a much broader understanding of this interesting period of our History and the contributions of great men of that era. I really enjoyed the way he gave brief, yet concise biographical histories of the major players in this time period which added significantly to exactly what their impact was during the American Revolution. He has a marvelous talent in weaving the fabric of historical material, that is both interesting and entertaining, into a clear picture of what was actually going on and of the motivations that led to our independence. I believe him to be one of the premier historians of our age. I can’t imagine anyone not enjoying his work and not gaining vastly in their knowledge of U.S.History from his clear and insightful presentations. I highly recommend this book and look forward to more of Mr. Ferling’s future work.
So before you take in the fireworks, why not read the true story behind what America is celebrating today with Independence: The Struggle to Set America Free – $1.99, today only.