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The British Are Coming
Rick Atkinson · Book · 2019
What hooked you in The British Are Coming was the way grand geopolitical conflict is illuminated through the intimate pressures of leadership.
Films on the same thread
1776
Peter H. Hunt · Film · 1972
Explores: Founding Fathers, Political deliberation, Revolutionary fervor.
Much like the strategic maneuvering in The British Are Coming, this film captures the intense bureaucratic tension and high-stakes deliberation that defined the early days of the American Revolution.
Series on the same thread
Washington
Matthew Ginsburg · Series · 2020
Explores: Leadership and Sacrifice, Statecraft and Nation-Building, Reluctant Heroism.
This miniseries mirrors the character-focused history of The British Are Coming by examining the heavy burden of power and the personal sacrifices required to lead a nation through war.
Reconstruction: America After the Civil War
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. · Series · 2019
Shares a thread with The British Are Coming: Political History.
If you appreciated the narrative scope of The British Are Coming, this series provides a similarly deep investigation into the complex governance and social restructuring of a divided America.
Podcasts on the same thread
Literature and History
Doug Metzger · Podcast · 2026
Just as The British Are Coming connects historical events to their broader context, this podcast offers an expansive, scholarly look at the cultural foundations that shape our historical understanding.
LeVar Burton Reads
LeVar Burton and Stitcher · Podcast · 2024
While different in format, this podcast shares the immersive, human-centered storytelling found in The British Are Coming, inviting listeners to engage deeply with narratives that define the human experience.
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Common questions
Is The British Are Coming the first book in a series?
Yes, The British Are Coming is the first volume of a new trilogy written by Rick Atkinson about the American Revolution. It serves as the opening installment in this specific historical series following his previous work on the Liberation Trilogy.
Has The British Are Coming won any awards?
The British Are Coming has received significant recognition, including the George Washington Prize and the Barbara and David Zalaznick Book Prize in American History. It also earned the Excellence in American History Book Award and the Fraunces Tavern Museum Book Award.
Who is the author of The British Are Coming?
The British Are Coming was written by Rick Atkinson. He is the same bestselling author who previously wrote the Liberation Trilogy before beginning this new three-volume project focused on the history of the American Revolution.
What historical period does The British Are Coming cover?
The British Are Coming covers the American Revolution. As the first volume in a new trilogy by Rick Atkinson, it provides an extensive look at the events of this period, building upon the author's reputation for detailed historical research and narrative storytelling.