The First Salute

In this insightful history, Barbara W. Tuchman offers a fresh perspective on the American Revolution by examining its broader context within centuries of conflicts involving England, France, and Holland. The narrative covers key events from the initial foreign salute in 1776 to the concluding campaigns five years later, while vividly portraying figures like General George Washington. Richly detailed and engaging, the book sheds new light on the birth of the United States.