Revolution on the Hudson: New York City and the Hudson River Valley in the American War of Independence

I saw this book at Barnes and Noble and it was a paperback. Amazon sent a very nice hardcover book with jacket. Very nice indeed. I also bought Northern Armageddon....and just as pleased. I have purchased books from Amazon some 14 times now, and I have yet to be disappointed. Deliveries have been on time or early, and quality outstanding.

Great book. Obviously very well researched and detailed. I felt that the lack of good maps of the period was the weakness of the story. However, I am a map freak who enjoys seeing the campaigns visually. I have already recommended it to friends.

Not a bad overall history of the Revolution, but not specifically about the Hudson River or Valley. It includes an overview of battles fought in that region and why it was important to both sides, but only as a general overview. I didnt find it overloaded with detail and didnt learn anything goes new but I do recommend it for someone looking to read a good, general book about the war.

My family has long ties to New York and I read Revolution on the Hudson to gain new information and found it. I bought 2 copies of the book to distribute to fellow amateur historians. This is a must read for all wanting to know more about our American story and struggles. Good information on how the British viewed our Revolution. Good added details I didnt know.

This book was a revelation, I bought it to learn more about the Revolutionary War and New York and got so much more. It is a fantastic read, tells a great story, really fills in a lot of holes about the overall war from 40,000 feet, but still provides real interesting detail about the entire war. I even learned new facts about Benedict Arnold, that he was just as effective a leader for the Brits after turning than he had been for our side. What a tragically flawed human being, he could have been a president of the United States if he wasnt so vane.

good book but NO MAPS. HARD TO BELIEVE in a history book. Maps are necessary

A very well-written book, clear with an interesting narrative. The title is somewhat misleading: very little of the action takes place on the Hudson River. This is more or less a naval history of the entire war throughout the colonies, although it stresses how both sides saw control of the Hudson corridor as vital. Dr. Daughan is an expert in naval strategy, but writes for the lay readers enjoyment. He also provides unique insights into the mistakes and failures of both sides. All in all, a wonderful book for anyone interested in our War for Independence.

What a thought provoking book about the American Revolution. I agree that Daughans narrative was insightful and inspiring to being aware of the historical context of our success in bring about a peaceful resolution to the conflict. I hope Daughan writes more on the land battles in the state of New York during the War, especially at Saratoga

I decided to write a quick review of this book and was surprised to see a one star review when I thought it was so good. Had to shake my head when I saw that the one star review was written by someone who had not read the book but only looked in the index...The book itself successfully straddles that fine line of providing all the historical detail you could want while still telling a story that keeps your adrenaline pumping. Daughan brings the Revolution alive and I doubt there will be any Revolution buff who fails to have an I never knew that! moment. Definitely worth your while whether your interest in the Revolution is casual or complex.

A very good read about the Revolution not just on the Hudson (North) River but pretty much about the entire war. He goes in details in some of the battles from both sides where some authors stress one side. The only negative I’ve found was the lack of maps. I kept “A Battlefield Atlas of the American Revolution by Craig Symonds nearby to reference the locations and the sequences of many of the battles. Otherwise a great book, well done. Four stars due to a lack of maps. Other wise it would be five.