
audiobook
by Carlo Botta
A vivid, meticulously researched narrative brings listeners into the turbulent final years of the American struggle for independence. The account follows the shifting front lines as British forces press into the Southern colonies, capturing Charleston and threatening New York, while Continental leaders scramble to regroup. From the daring raids of Tarleton to the resilient defense mounted by local militias, the story captures the ebb and flow of a war where fortunes change as quickly as the seasons.
The drama expands beyond the battlefield, revealing how French aid, Spanish maneuvers in the Caribbean, and even Dutch intrigue reshaped the conflict. Figures such as Washington, Clinton, Cornwallis, Lafayette, and Rochambeau emerge not only as commanders but as human beings confronting fatigue, scarcity, and political pressure. Listeners also hear of the unexpected contributions of ordinary citizens—women defending forts, merchants financing troops, and the fragile credit systems that kept armies supplied. This richly detailed chronicle paints a complex picture of a war still very much in the making, inviting you to experience the uncertainty and resolve that defined the era.
Language
it
Duration
~11 hours (644K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Claudio Paganelli, Carla, Carlo Traverso, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2013-05-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1766–1837
A physician turned historian, he wrote sweeping accounts of Italy, the American Revolution, and the modern age shaped by Napoleon. His life crossed medicine, politics, exile, and scholarship, giving his books the feel of history seen up close.
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