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Read the Revolution

A curated collection of thought-provoking books about the American Revolution.

Sponsored by The Haverford Trust Company

Featured Books

The Right to Vote

Read an excerpt from Alexander Keyssar's book, The Right to Vote: The Contested History of Democracy in the United States.

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Double Feature: Henry Knox's Winter Adventure

Read excerpts from Don Brown's Henry and the Cannons: An Extraordinary True Story of the American Revolution as well as Phillip Hamilton's The Revolutionary War Lives and Letters of Lucy and Henry Knox.

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1774: The Long Year of Revolution

Read an excerpt from Mary Beth Norton's new book, 1774: The Long Year of Revolution.

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Occupied America

Read an excerpt from Donald F. Johnson's book, Occupied America: British Military Rule and the Experience of Revolution.

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A Sweet Taste of History

Read an excerpt from Chef Walter Staib's cookbook, A Sweet Taste of History: More than 100 Elegant Dessert Recipes from America's Earliest Days.

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    Occupied America by Donald Johnson
    A Sweet Taste of History by Walter Staib

    About

    Curated by Museum staff since 2013, Read the Revolution features excerpts from thought-provoking books about the American Revolution. Read the Revolution was created with thanks to a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor.

    Speaker Series

    Inspired by the Read the Revolution featured excerpts, the Read the Revolution Speaker Series brings celebrated authors and historians to the Museum for lively, facilitated discussions of their work.

    About the Series

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    Mapping the Revolution

    Posted: June 08, 2016
    This excerpt from authors Brown and Cowen charts the territorial claims and geographic strategy behind military campaigns during the Revolutionary War.
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    History

    Patriot Pirates

    Posted: May 25, 2016
    This excerpt from Robert Patton presents the story of America's seaborne insurgency against British merchant ships and Navy.
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    History

    Founding Gardeners

    Posted: May 11, 2016
    This excerpt from Andrea Wulf introduces the founding fathers as promoters of an agrarian nation, sharing new farming methods and exotic plants.
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    History

    Independence Lost

    Posted: April 27, 2016
    This excerpt from Kathleen Duval sets the stage for the American Revolution on the Gulf Coast and tells stories that give international perspectives
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    History

    American Insurgents, American Patriots

    Posted: April 13, 2016
    Read an excerpt from TH Breen that traces the rise of everyday patriots who used pressure at the local level to create a shared American sense of purpose.
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    History

    Rum Punch and Revolution

    Posted: March 30, 2016
    This excerpt from Peter Thompson highlights the changing culture surrounding taverns and political life on the eve of the American Revolution
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    History

    Washington's Spies

    Posted: March 16, 2016
    This excerpt from Alexander Rose describes the establishment of the Culper Ring and the risks involved with eighteenth century espionage
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    The Road to Guilford Courthouse

    Posted: March 02, 2016
    This excerpt from John Buchanan examines not only the battlefield strategy made in the Carolinas, but also the military careers of the major characters
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    Forging Freedom

    Posted: February 17, 2016
    Read this excerpt from Gary Nash that details generations of free blacks as they pursued a secure and dignified existence based on self-employment.
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    History

    Black Patriots and Loyalists

    Posted: February 08, 2016
    This excerpt from Alan Gilbert details the creation of one of one of the most distinguished regiments comprised of both white and black soldiers.
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