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A riveting retelling of the American Revolution including what most history books leave out: The story of more than 5,000 black men who enlisted in the Continental Army and risked their lives to gain freedom for the country that oppressed them. "In addition to paying tribute to some overlooked figures, this book also demonstrates why one historical account is never enough to establish the facts, and the surprises to be found in good research." -Kirkus ReviewsCox, Clinton is the author of 'Come All You Brave Soldiers Blacks in the Revolutionary War' with ISBN 9780590475778 and ISBN 0590475770.
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