The Men Who Lost America
British Leadership, the American Revolution and the Fate of the Empire
Andrew Jackson O'Shaughnessy
The book provides a detailed analysis of the British side of the American Revolutionary War, examining the roles and decisions of key leaders who contributed to Britain's defeat. It challenges traditional narratives by offering a nuanced perspective on the strategic mistakes and personal foibles of figures such as King George III, Lord North, and Generals Howe, Clinton, and Cornwallis, while considering the impact of the war on the British Empire.
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