Tuchman analyzes the American Revolution in a brilliantly original way, placing the war in the historical context of the centuries-long conflicts between England and both France and Holland, demonstrating how the aid of both of these nations made the triumph of American independence possible....

From thoughtful pieces on the historian\"s role to striking insights into America\"s past and present to trenchant observations on the international scene, Barbara Tuchman looks at history in a unique way and draws lessons from what she sees....

In the dark winter of 1917, as World War I was deadlocked, Britain knew that Europe could be saved only if the United States joined the war. But President Wilson remained unshakable in his neutrality. Then, with a single stroke, the tool to propel America into the war came into a quiet British office....