The Rebels

by John Jakes Book 2 in the The Kent Family Chronicles series.

First published 1974

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Philip Kent commits himself to the revolutionary cause and joins the Continental forces as conflict spreads from Massachusetts into a full war for independence. At Bunker Hill and in later campaigns, he confronts the difference between political conviction and the confusion, hunger and violence of military service.

His attempt to secure a future for the Kent family is threatened by war, divided loyalties and enemies who remember his disputed inheritance. The novel places Philip among soldiers, civilians and famous revolutionary leaders while showing how the new nation is built through sacrifice that does not fall evenly across families or classes.