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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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    A Generous and Merciful Enemy book cover
    History

    A Generous and Merciful Enemy

    Posted: July 15, 2014
    This excerpt from Daniel Krebs reveals the experience of the tens of thousands of German-speaking soldiers, called "Hessians" hired by the British Crown.
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    1776 by David McCullough
    History

    1776

    Posted: July 01, 2014
    Read an excerpt from David McCullough's book that captures American reactions in the immediate aftermath of the Declaration of Independence.
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    Bunker Hill by Nathaniel Philbrick
    History

    Bunker Hill

    Posted: June 17, 2014
    This excerpt from Nathaniel Philbrick describes the uncertain, dramatic start to the legendary Battle of Bunker Hill during the American Revolution.
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    Renegade Revolutionary Book Cover
    History

    Renegade Revolutionary

    Posted: June 03, 2014
    This excerpt from Phillip Papas shows the tension building between George Washington and General Charles Lee and their very different military ideologies.
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    John Barry book cover
    Biography & Memoir

    John Barry

    Posted: May 20, 2014
    Read an excerpt from Tim McGrath about Continental Navy Officer John Barry's actions that turned a seeming disaster into a stunning victory.
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    Revolutionary Medicine book cover
    History

    Revolutionary Medicine

    Posted: May 06, 2014
    Read an excerpt from Jeanne Abrams to learn how Washington's effort to prevent smallpox represents one of the first American public health initiatives
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    Image Rtr18 Following The Drum
    History

    Following the Drum

    Posted: April 22, 2014
    This excerpt from Nancy Loane focuses on female camp followers during the American Revolution: nurses, cooks, laundresses, and even ladies of privilege.
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    Image Rtr Ethan Allen
    Biography & Memoir

    Ethan Allen

    Posted: April 08, 2014
    Read an excerpt from Willard Sterne Randall's biography of Ethan Allen, commander of the Green Mountain Boys, a confederation of local militias.
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    Forgotten Allies book cover
    History

    Forgotten Allies

    Posted: March 25, 2014
    This excerpt recounts how Oneida tribal members found themselves facing increasing pressure to choose sides as the Anglo-American conflict intensified.
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    The Marketplace of Revolution book cover
    History

    The Marketplace of Revolution

    Posted: March 11, 2014
    This excerpt from T.H. Breen looks at how one city’s rebellion, the Boston Tea Party, became an entire people’s war and created a common cause of America.
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