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Our First Civil War

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H.W. Brands

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What drives individuals to turn against their own country and take up arms? Conversely, what compels their neighbors, often similar in status and success, to defend that very country? H. W. Brands explores these questions in a compelling history of the American Revolution. Figures like George Washington and Benjamin Franklin were unexpected rebels; Washington was at the pinnacle of Virginia society, while Franklin achieved global recognition from humble beginnings. John Adams, known for his contentious nature, might seem a more fitting rebel, yet he held the law in high regard. Despite their shared backgrounds, these three men chose rebellion against the British Empire that had enabled their success. Others, like William Franklin, opted for loyalty to Britain, as did royal governor Thomas Hutchinson and early Crown challenger Joseph Galloway, who faced accusations of treachery for not betraying their homeland. The conflict also forced Native Americans and the enslaved to pick sides amid the civil war. After the Revolution, Patriots were celebrated as heroes, while Loyalists were largely forgotten. This narrative reminds us that before America could secure its independence from Britain, it first had to navigate a painful civil war among family, friends, and neighbors.