BOOK BRIEF

Bunker Hill: A City, a Siege, a Revolution

Nathaniel Philbrick
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Bunker Hill: A City, a Siege, a Revolution

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2013

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Nathaniel Philbrick

Bunker Hill: A City, a Siege, a Revolution

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

398

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Period
American Revolution
Setting

Boston, Massachusetts • 1770s

Topic
Military & War

World History

US History
Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Bunker Hill: A City, a Siege, a Revolution, Nathaniel Philbrick explores the early stages of the American Revolution, focusing on the pivotal Battle of Bunker Hill. Through vivid storytelling, the book presents key individuals and events that shaped the emergence of revolutionary sentiment in Boston and the broader colonies, laying the groundwork for the pursuit of American independence.

Informative

Suspenseful

Adventurous

Emotional

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.3

12,206 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Nathaniel Philbrick’s Bunker Hill: A City, a Siege, a Revolution is praised for its vivid storytelling and meticulous research on the Revolutionary War. Critics admire its engaging narrative and detailed historical context but note occasional pacing issues. While some desired deeper character exploration, the book effectively captures the tension of the era.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Bunker Hill: A City, a Siege, a Revolution?

Readers interested in immersive historical narratives, particularly those fascinated by the American Revolution, will enjoy Bunker Hill: A City, a Siege, a Revolution by Nathaniel Philbrick. Fans of McCullough's 1776 and Chernow's Washington: A Life who appreciate detailed storytelling will find this a compelling read.

4.3

12,206 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

398

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Period
American Revolution
Setting

Boston, Massachusetts • 1770s

Topic
Military & War

World History

US History
Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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