Revolution on the Hudson: New York City and the Hudson River Valley in the American War of Independence

Great Read!! My Revolutionary War ancestor spent several years of the war (he was in for 6!) on the Hudson Highlands after spending the Winter of 1777-8 in Valley Forge. The author paints a historical picture that helps one understand the leadership personalities on both sides and helped me to comprehend how we managed to win a war that seemed impossible at the start. My congratulations to the author!

This book is exciting and insightful and a must-read for anyone who enjoys learning about the American Revolution. It is also great if you have an interest in the history of NYCity and State. It is a compelling read by a top-notch historian.

I decided to write a quick review of this book and was surprised to see a one star review when I thought it was so good. Had to shake my head when I saw that the one star review was written by someone who had not read the book but only looked in the index...The book itself successfully straddles that fine line of providing all the historical detail you could want while still telling a story that keeps your adrenaline pumping. Daughan brings the Revolution alive and I doubt there will be any Revolution buff who fails to have an I never knew that! moment. Definitely worth your while whether your interest in the Revolution is casual or complex.

I love reading books on the American Revolution and the early days in the formation of a government for this country.. Each author seems to bring a different look to the events, intentions and people involved. Daughan does so as well. His pace does drag. He does paint George Washington as an indecisive leader, who could not make decisions, general making poor ones as he did. From his view the American or British seldom engaged in battle. Always backing off for various reasons. it is a wonder we won the war if you accept his narrative. There is something to be learned from this book about American History. If more people had awareness of how deeply our founding fathers were committed to the birth of our nation perhaps more proper would be more respectful today.

Well written,great attention to detail. Author complete understanding of subject matter on both battlefield, sea board and lake come through in his writing and also his unique take away of the revolution. Good maps and a fresh box set pins are a must. Details are that good.

If you are looking for an overview of the Revolution, this book may be too detailed for you. Ive read many books on the Revolution, but this book makes me feel Ive never read anything at all. The author writes a great deal from the British perspective which other books seldom address opening up new understanding about the course of that war. It has given me greater insight on the Revolution.

I saw this book at Barnes and Noble and it was a paperback. Amazon sent a very nice hardcover book with jacket. Very nice indeed. I also bought Northern Armageddon....and just as pleased. I have purchased books from Amazon some 14 times now, and I have yet to be disappointed. Deliveries have been on time or early, and quality outstanding.

Great book. Obviously very well researched and detailed. I felt that the lack of good maps of the period was the weakness of the story. However, I am a map freak who enjoys seeing the campaigns visually. I have already recommended it to friends.

Great book-very informative and well written--about an interesting era in our History. As a History buff, I enjoy reading about the Revolution and how it could have gone very wrong for the future of our country. Especially interesting was the part pl;ayed by Benedict Arnold in this book as well as other books concerning his history and why he chose to betray his country. George Rosner

Good read. Like history woven through stort