Our First Civil War

In "Our First Civil War," acclaimed historian H. W. Brands delivers a compelling and fast-paced narrative of the American Revolution, emphasizing the internal conflicts that shaped the nation’s founding. He explores the complex choices faced by influential figures like George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams, juxtaposed against those who remained Loyalist, such as William Franklin and Thomas Hutchinson. Through this account, Brands highlights the theme of division alongside unity, revealing that the struggle for independence was not only against the British Empire but also a bitter civil war among neighbors and friends.