This strives to be a literary experience similar to that of watching the PBS documentary. Unlike their work on the Civil War, they must rely on paintings rather than photographs, but it is still a highly visual effort. While they follow the major players and trends as the war develops, the important addition here is the large cast of loyalists, wives of both sides, merchants and soldiers great and small. Unlike Rick Atkinson's laser focused in depth accounts, Ward and Burns paint in broad strokes. For instance, they cover the shot heard around the world in just a few pages. Reading this will give the reader an excellent overview of the war, and come away more conversant with the endeavor.
Reviewed by Terry Ballard
November 11, 2025
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