History Smashers: The American Revolution. (History Smashers #5) Kate Messner. 224 pages. [Source: Library]
First sentence: When Americans celebrate with cookouts and fireworks on the Fourth of July, the story of Independence Day often begins and ends with the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the document that declared the colonies would be free of British rule. But...
Premise/plot: In the newest History Smashers book, Messner is smashing the myths and lies surrounding the American Revolution. Her book provides context for understanding the conflicts and tensions that lasted decades between the colonies and Great Britain. One way she 'smashes' history is by deconstructing famous pieces of artwork that have celebrated the American Revolution. She often asks, what is wrong with this picture??? And she means it literally. Her approach is unapologetic. There are no exceptions to the rule--if the truth has been covered up--dressed up--becoming legendary and larger than life, then she's going to smash it and reevaluate it.
My thoughts: I definitely liked this one more than the one on the Mayflower. My favorites remain the ones on Pearl Harbor and Titanic.
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