![]() It is, however, a fine example of the genre: fluid, balanced, and solidly documented. This book falls clearly within the category of popular history, in that it is presented as a continuous narrative, emphasizes personalities, relies largely on secondary sources, and avoids academic jargon and constructs. ![]() In what is assuredly his most ambitious effort to date, Nathaniel Philbrick rises to this challenge with a fresh, comprehensive and readable summary. The very name Bunker Hill is deeply embedded in American folklore, and most people probably feel that they know as much about it as they need to, so it requires courage for even a well-known historian to tackle this subject. ![]() Bunker Hill: A City, A Siege, A Revolution. ![]()
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