Richard Frothingham's book, 'The Command in the Battle of Bunker Hill,' provides a meticulous and detailed account of the leadership and military tactics employed during this significant battle in American history. Frothingham's writing style is both informative and engaging, seamlessly blending historical facts with insightful analysis of key events. The book sheds light on the strategic decisions made by the commanding officers on both sides, offering a unique perspective on the complexities of warfare in the late 18th century. With a keen eye for detail, Frothingham paints a vivid picture of the chaotic and intense battlefield, making the reader feel as though they are right in the midst of the action. As a prominent historian and scholar of American military history, Frothingham brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his analysis of the Battle of Bunker Hill. His extensive research and thoughtful interpretation of primary sources make this book an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Revolutionary War history. Readers who are passionate about military history or simply enjoy a well-written historical narrative will find 'The Command in the Battle of Bunker Hill' to be a captivating and enlightening read.

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Excerpt from The Command in the Battle of Bunker Hill: With a Reply to "Remarks on Frothingham's History of the Battle, by S. Swett" The preparation of a History of Charlestown - the occupation of leisure hours - led to large collections relative to the military events which occurred in the neighborhood of Boston at the commencement of the war of the revolution; but as a full account of them did not appropriately belong to so local a publication, and as no work had been issued containing a narrative, in much detail, of these interesting events, it was thought best to prepare the volume now before the public entitled history OF the siege OF boston. The old subject of 'the battle of Bunker Hill was so directly in my way that it could not be avoided. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Thirty-two years since, though without any pretensions to be an author, we consented to write an account of Bunker Hill Battle, as a feeble contribution to the monument of fame that history owed our ancestors. But, we find, one may be an author in spite of himself; we have been compelled to address the public repeatedly in defence of our history, though never before with so great reluctance. By this time we hoped to enjoy the privilege of age, to exempt us from this task; and, notwithstanding our friendly regards for Mr. Frothingham, and a high appreciation of his book for its intentional honor and honesty and successful research, we shall be obliged to notice at least one of his mistakes. For he is under the same ban as all our race: "to err is human." And were his mistake solitary, it would compensate for that by its magnitude, nay, its sublimity.

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What lights the spark that ignites a revolution? What was it that, in 1775, provoked a group of merchants, farmers, artisans and mariners in the American colonies to unite and take up arms against the British government in pursuit of liberty? Nathaniel Philbrick, the acclaimed historian and bestselling author of In the Heart of the Sea and The Last Stand, shines new and brilliant light on the momentous beginnings of the American Revolution, and those individuals – familiar and unknown, and from both sides – who played such a vital part in the early days of the conflict that would culminate in the defining Battle of Bunker Hill. Written with passion and insight, even-handedness and the eloquence of a born storyteller, Bunker Hill brings to life the robust, chaotic and blisteringly real origins of America.