The War Before Independence: 1775-1776

Derek W. Beck

May 2016 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by David Colacci

About this audiobook

The United States was creeping ever closer to independence. The shot heard round the world still echoed in the ears of Parliament as impassioned revolutionaries took up arms for and against King and country. In this captivating blend of careful research and rich narrative, Derek W. Beck continues his exploration into the period preceding the Declaration of Independence, just days into the new Revolutionary War. The War Before Independence transports listeners into the violent years of 1775 and 1776, with the infamous Battle of Bunker Hill-a turning point in the Revolution-and the snowy, wind-swept march to the frozen ground at the Battle of Quebec, ending with the exciting conclusion of the Boston Campaign. Meticulous research and new material drawn from letters, diaries, and investigative research throws open the doors not only to familiar figures and faces, but also little-known triumphs and tribulations of America's greatest military leaders, including George Washington.

About the author

Derek W. Beck is a historian whose writing has appeared in multiple history journals, scholarly works, and reviews. He is a major in the U.S. Air Force Reserves, a graduate of the Air Command and Staff College, and the recipient of numerous medals and awards. He lives in Los Angeles, California, with his wife, Vicky.

David Colacci has been an actor and a director for over thirty years, and has worked as a narrator for over fifteen years. He has won AudioFile Earphones Awards, earned Audie nominations, and been included in Best of the Year lists by such publications as Publishers Weekly, AudioFile magazine, and Library Journal.