Lexington, Concord and Bunker HillThe legend persists that the Revolution was brought about by moderate men rebelling against harsh British tyranny. As Francis Russell points out in this book, however, the cause of liberty was spearheaded by radical leaders whose strident cries drowned out the voices of the moderates. |
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Shots Heard Round the World | 11 |
Rising of the Wind | 38 |
The Redcoats Challenged | 70 |
Copyright | |
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