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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

Winning Independence

Read an excerpt of John Ferling's new book, Winning Independence: The Decisive Years of the Revolutionary War, 1778-1781.

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Standing in Their Own Light

Read an excerpt from Judith L. Van Buskirk's book, Standing in Their Own Light: African American Patriots in the American Revolution.

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Plain, Honest Men

Read an excerpt from Richard Beeman's book, Plain, Honest Men: The Making of the American Constitution.

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A Crisis of Peace

Read an excerpt from David Head's book, A Crisis of Peace: George Washington, the Newburgh Conspiracy, and the Fate of the American Revolution.

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Colonists, Citizens, Constitutions

Read an excerpt from James Hrdlicka's exhibition book Colonists, Citizens, Constitutions: Creating the American Republic.

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    Winning Independence by John Ferling
    Standing In Their Own Light by Judith Van Buskirk
    Plain Honest Men by Richard Beeman
    A Crisis Of Peace by David Head Book Cover
    Colonists Citizens Constitutions by James Hrdlicka

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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 Revolution's Last Men Book Cover
    Biography & Memoir

    The Revolution's Last Men

    Posted: April 21, 2015
    Read an excerpt from Don Hagist in which he updated biographies on the last living American Revolution veterans for a more accurate take.
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    Paul Revere's Ride book cover
    History

    Paul Revere's Ride

    Posted: April 07, 2015
    This excerpt from David Hackett Fischer delves into Paul Revere's history as well as the tumultuous world he lived in, and highlights that fateful day.
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    Treacherous Beauty by Mark Jacob and Stephen Case
    Biography & Memoir

    Treacherous Beauty

    Posted: March 24, 2015
    Read an excerpt from a biography by Mark Jacob and Stephen H. Case highlighting the life of Peggy Shippen, the wife of the treasonous Benedict Arnold.
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    The American Plate Book Cover
    History

    The American Plate

    Posted: March 10, 2015
    Read this excerpt from Libby O'Connell's The American Plate about the role patriotism played in leading us towards our now ubiquitous coffee culture.
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    Rebels Rising Book Cover
    History

    Rebels Rising

    Posted: February 24, 2015
    This excerpt from Benjamin Carp explains the role of colonial meeting spaces as opinions of everyday people gained increasing political influence.
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    The Age of Homespun by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
    History

    Age of Homespun

    Posted: February 10, 2015
    Read an excerpt from Laurel Thatcher Ulrich’s telling of the importance of women's patriotism during the boycotting of British goods.
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    History

    Battle of Cowpens

    Posted: January 20, 2015
    This excerpt from Lawrence Babits transports us to 1781, when Americans finally achieved victory at the Battle of Cowpens after a series of southern losses.
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    History

    Common Sense

    Posted: January 06, 2015
    This excerpt comes from the section "Thoughts on the Present State of American Affairs" from Common Sense, the influential pamphlet by Thomas Paine.
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    The Secret Six book cover
    History

    The Secret Six

    Posted: December 31, 2014
    This excerpt from authors Kilmeade and Yaeger shows George Washington's use of intelligence and counterintelligence, including Culper Spy Ring
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    Biography & Memoir

    Washington: A Life

    Posted: December 23, 2014
    Read an excerpt from Ron Chernow's biography on George Washington, Washington: A Life.
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