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Killing England: The Brutal Struggle for American Independence
Written by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard
Narrated by Robert Petkoff
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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About this audiobook
This program features an introduction read by Bill O'Reilly.
The Revolutionary War as never told before.
The breathtaking latest installment in Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard’s mega-bestselling Killing series transports listeners to the most important era in our nation’s history, the Revolutionary War. Told through the eyes of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Great Britain’s King George III, Killing England chronicles the path to independence in gripping detail, taking the listener from the battlefields of America to the royal courts of Europe. What started as protest and unrest in the colonies soon escalated to a world war with devastating casualties.
O’Reilly and Dugard recreate the war’s landmark battles, including Bunker Hill, Long Island, Saratoga, and Yorktown, revealing the savagery of hand-to-hand combat and the often brutal conditions under which these brave American soldiers lived and fought. Also here is the reckless treachery of Benedict Arnold and the daring guerilla tactics of the “Swamp Fox” Frances Marion.
A must listen, Killing England reminds one and all how the course of history can be changed through the courage and determination of those intent on doing the impossible.
Author
Bill O'Reilly
Bill O'Reilly is the anchor of The O'Reilly Factor, the highest-rated news show in America. He also writes a syndicated newspaper column and is the author of several number-one bestselling books including Killing Kennedy and Killing Reagan. He is, perhaps, the most talked about political commentator in America.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Interesting, entertaining, enlightening, inspiring. Great book and history that was thoroughly researched.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It was incredible. I couldn’t stop listening. I learned so much about the revolution.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5All of the "Killing" books are great reads and this is no exception! This is my first time listening to one of these books and "Killing England" reads like all the others- a "page-turner" that keeps you wanting more! There are so many fascinating side stories of the War for Independence dispersed throughout this book that make it a must-read for all Revolutionary War buffs! The narrator for the audiobook does an excellent job. My only two very minor issues are the mediocre editing of audio sentences throughout the book and the narrator's mispronunciation of Gov. Tryon's name. Otherwise, five stars. Excellent book.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I loved the way it was written with such attention to historical accuracy. I really enjoyed all the footnotes.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5So many facts and historical information about each character kept you enthralled
- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5If you read this how do you trust this person to teach you anything?? He is a fascist you going to listen to Hitlor about history??
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent book well researched. I love all the books in this series.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I enjoyed it but It skipped a lot. For long segments it was blank. So that was annoying
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Simply the best book about the American revolution. It’s a must read. Amazing.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Phenomenal book about the full American Revolution. Great stories and clearing up of fictional “stuff”
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Best damn book on the American Revolutionary War. Reads like a movie. Insightful and gripping, a must read for anyone interested in the details and stories of the campaign.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great summery. Very informative book. Need more history books like this.