The War That Made America: A Short History of the French and Indian War Audiobook

" This books gives you an understanding of why the British thought so little of the colonists. "

" To the author's credit, the subject he attempted to cover in the short amount of pages was a challenging task, and one I believe he did as best as he could with. However, just as a preference, I think that the book sagged a little in the middle and became muddled with new places and characters so much that it became hard to keep track of them. The beginning and ending were nice touches, but overall I stand by 3 stars. I'm sure his much larger work on the topic, The Crucible of War, would remedy some of the issues I found with this book. "

" If having something like a "favorite war" wasn't such a reprehensible idea, then my favorite war would be the French and Indian War. This is a concise telling of it. Almost too concise actually--though the "plot" moves quickly, I felt a little rushed jumping from one battle to the next. I'd've liked a little more in-depth study of different figures, causes and effects. Still scratched my itch though. "

" A shorter, faster version of Crucible of War by the same author. "

" Really enjoying this read. I've been interested in the French and Indian War and have read fiction about the period, but never read a simple, well written history. This book is worth looking into. Have enjoyed it. "

" An excellent quick read, but it is a "short history", many fascinating behind the scenes details were glossed over or omitted. "

" This is really a great book if you want some of the backstory on George Washington as a young military commander who made some serious military and diplomatic blunders early in the conflict. "

" If you are looking for quick look at the French/Indian war it's worth a read. Anyone looking for in-depth coverage would be better served with Anderson's "Crucible of War." "

" A solid, lucid treatment of this understudied conflict. Anderson ably and fairly surveys the thinking and motivations of the British, French, and native American players. Anderson also provides especially good understanding of the power politics between the Iriquois and their many tribal enemies. "

" a cool book, but it's not going to be for everyone. "

" The start of modern governmental borrowing. cross-continental scope. "

" A very good overview of this seminal time in America, prior to the American Revolutionary War. In this history, we can see nascent American identity and an American sense of national entitlement that would break violently to the surface with the Boston Tea Party. "

" A very good overview of this seminal time in America, prior to the American Revolutionary War. In this history, we can see nascent American identity and an American sense of national entitlement that would break violently to the surface with the Boston Tea Party. "

" Good overall survey of the French and Indian War. So much of what I studied in school only touched on the European components and not on the Native American politics of the time, so it nice to begin to understand that era as a whole. "

" Fantastic... it hits all the highpoints. Not comprehensive, but still great. "

" A very good overview of this seminal time in America, prior to the American Revolutionary War. In this history, we can see nascent American identity and an American sense of national entitlement that would break violently to the surface with the Boston Tea Party. "

" Well researched and well written. told a fascinating story and did it in such a way that captured the imense influence of the conflict as well as its own unique ferocity and exuberance...for lack of a better word. nice that it wasnt too long either "

" A very good overview of this seminal time in America, prior to the American Revolutionary War. In this history, we can see nascent American identity and an American sense of national entitlement that would break violently to the surface with the Boston Tea Party. "

" Very interesting... Begins with a statement (in the preface) that Winston Churchill described this war as the first world war and continues to deliver all the way through. A great insight into the "war that made america" "

" Fantastic... it hits all the highpoints. Not comprehensive, but still great. "

" Great little history that gives background on Washington, the mid-atlantic area, and the beginnings of the American revolution, and why it came about "

" Good overview but a little dry. "

" A very interesting and readable short history of the French & Indian war. Many previously unknown aspects to early American history. I have a new understanding of the complexity of the 1st Americans society and political savvy. "

" Very interesting... Begins with a statement (in the preface) that Winston Churchill described this war as the first world war and continues to deliver all the way through. A great insight into the "war that made america" "

" The start of modern governmental borrowing. cross-continental scope. "

" This was my second try on this book. I couldn't get through it. As is always the case with history books, the writer's ability to draw you into the characters is key. I just couldn't get interested in these people, despite my affinity for the subject matter. "

" If you are looking for quick look at the French/Indian war it's worth a read. Anyone looking for in-depth coverage would be better served with Anderson's "Crucible of War." "

" Really enjoying this read. I've been interested in the French and Indian War and have read fiction about the period, but never read a simple, well written history. This book is worth looking into. Have enjoyed it. "

" The French and Indian War is not really covered very well, if at all in school. It really was a foundational time that laid the foundation for our revolution. I also picked up some background on my family history. <br/> <br/>Highly recommended for anyone interested in American history. "