Crucible of War: The Seven Years' War and the Fate of Empire in British North America, 1754-1766   Fred Anderson
Outstanding history of the war that really set the stage for the rebellion that became revolution a decade later. Anderson’s massive scholarship provides incredible detail, and his conclusions provide insights into American character and history. Clearly, even beautifully, written. Really, really liked, and profited from, this book. Kind of sad it ended.