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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

Past and Prologue

Read an excerpt from Michael Hattem's book, Past and Prologue: Politics and Memory in the American Revolution.

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The British Are Coming

Read an excerpt from Rick Atkinson's book, The British Are Coming: The War for America, Lexington to Princeton, 1775-1777.

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The Howe Dynasty

Read an excerpt from Julie Flavell's book, The Howe Dynasty: The Untold Story of a Military Family and the Women Behind Britain’s Wars for America.

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Forgotten Allies

Read an excerpt from Joseph T. Glatthaar and James Kirby Martin's Forgotten Allies: The Oneida Indians and the American Revolution.

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Power and Liberty

Read an excerpt from Gordon S. Wood's new book, Power and Liberty: Constitutionalism in the American Revolution.

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    Past And Prologue by Michael Hattem
    The British Are Coming by Rick Atkinson Book Cover
    Book cover for The Howe Dynasty by Julie Flavell
    Forgotten Allies book cover
    This image depicts the cover of Power and Liberty: Constitutionalism in the American Revolution by Gordon S. Wood. The top of the cover is an image of the Founding Fathers, most of them standing and pointing at one another, in the midst of conversation. The bottom half of the cover is the title of the book, which is written in blue and red colors.

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    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: Democracy demands wisdom. Subscribe to get the biweekly Read the Revolution featured excerpts emailed right to your inbox for free.

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    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. Each Read the Revolution Speaker Series program, hosted by Museum President & CEO Dr. R. Scott Stephenson, includes a special talk and audience Q&A.

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    The Valley Forge Winter Book Cover
    History

    The Valley Forge Winter

    Posted: December 21, 2016
    This excerpt from Wayne Bodle presents the story of the winter of 1777-1778 during the American Revolution with details that may be new to most readers.
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    George Washington's America Book Cover
    History

    George Washington's America

    Posted: December 07, 2016
    This excerpt from Barnet Schecter shows the issues facing Washington and the Continental Army in 1776 as they began to defend the city from the British.
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    A Revolution in Eating Book Cover
    History

    A Revolution in Eating

    Posted: November 23, 2016
    This excerpt from James McWilliams shows how the first American cookbook in 1796 led to introducing American recipes alongside the traditional British ones
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    Revolutionary Friends Book Cover
    History

    Revolutionary Friends

    Posted: November 09, 2016
    Read an excerpt from Selene Castrovilla's children's book that tells the story of the enduring friendship of George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette.
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    The King's Three Faces Book Cover
    History

    The King's Three Faces

    Posted: October 26, 2016
    This excerpt from Brendan McConville discusses the physical and symbolic destruction of objects associated with the British Monarchy.
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    Biography & Memoir

    Financier of the Revolution

    Posted: October 12, 2016
    Read an excerpt from Charles Rappleye about the rise and fall of Founding Father and signer of the Declaration of Independence, Robert Morris.
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    Grand Forage 1778 Book Cover
    History

    Grand Forage 1778

    Posted: September 28, 2016
    This excerpt from Todd Braisted details how the British Army gathered provisions and battled with American soldiers and civilians for supplies and loyalties
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    The Internal Enemy Book Cover
    History

    The Internal Enemy

    Posted: September 14, 2016
    This excerpt from Alan Taylor examines the complex subject of slavery in a state dedicated to liberty and freedom, yet enslaved two-fifths of the population
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    Washington's Immortals Book Cover
    History

    Washington's Immortals

    Posted: August 23, 2016
    This excerpt from Patrick O'Donnell tells the story of the First Maryland Regiment and its presence at many of the major battles of the American Revolution
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    Women of the Republic Book Cover
    History

    Women of the Republic

    Posted: August 17, 2016
    This excerpt from Linda Kerber explains the concept of "Republic Motherhood" during the Revolution and explores its lasting legacy on the American Republic
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