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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

Charity and Sylvia

Read an excerpt from Rachel Hope Cleves' book, Charity and Sylvia: A Same-Sex Marriage in Early America.

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Rebels at Sea

Read an excerpt from Eric Jay Dolin's book, Rebels at Sea: Privateering in the American Revolution.

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Liberty is Sweet

Read an excerpt from Woody Holton's book, Liberty is Sweet: The Hidden History of the American Revolution.

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Summer Reading List: 2022 Young Readers Edition

Check out the Museum education team's 2022 summer reading list selections for young readers ages 6-12.

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The Last King of America

Read an excerpt from Andrew Roberts' book, The Last King of America: The Misunderstood Reign of King George III.

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    Charity and Sylvia Book Cover
    Two ships on the cover of a took titled Rebels at Sea
    Book cover for Liberty is Sweet: The Hidden History of the American Revolution by Woody Holton.
    2022 Young Readers Summer Reading List
    The Last King Of America by Andrew Roberts

    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: 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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    Our Lives, Our Fortunes, Our Sacred Honor Book Cover
    History

    Our Lives, Our Fortunes, and Our Sacred Honor

    Posted: July 02, 2013
    Read this excerpt where Richard Beeman reminds us the original Independence Day was not viewed so much as a new beginning but as a prelude to full-scale war.
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    Sister Republics Book Cover
    History

    Our Sister Republics

    Posted: June 24, 2020
    Caitlin Fitz investigates South Americans who visited the United States to inspire support and gather supplies for their revolutions back home.
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    Passion is the Gale book cover
    History

    Passion is the Gale

    Posted: February 14, 2018
    This excerpt from Nicole Eustace examines the language of emotions in social and political relationships through letters, diaries, books, and pamphlets
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    Past And Prologue by Michael Hattem
    History

    Past and Prologue

    Posted: November 24, 2021
    Read an excerpt from Michael Hattem's book, Past and Prologue: Politics and Memory in the American Revolution.
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    Patriot Pirates Book Cover
    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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    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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    Philadelphia: A 300-Year History book cover
    History

    Philadelphia

    Posted: May 12, 2015
    This excerpt from a multitude of authors shows how the events of 1776 led an uneasy population to shore up their defenses and eventually flee.
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    This image depicts the cover of Plain Honest Men: The Making of the American Constitution by Richard Beeman. The title of the book is written in the middle with a red background. The top of the book covers shows a black illustrated eagle with a white background. The bottom image is of the Founding Fathers and is in color.
    History

    Plain, Honest Men

    Posted: July 28, 2021
    Read an excerpt from Richard Beeman's book, Plain, Honest Men: The Making of the American Constitution.
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    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.
    History

    Power and Liberty

    Posted: October 20, 2021
    Read an excerpt from Gordon S. Wood's new book, Power and Liberty: Constitutionalism in the American Revolution.
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    Reading List

    Reading List: Authors Featured at 2022 Conference on Collecting the Revolutionary War

    Posted: April 06, 2022
    Read a selection of excerpts from books written by 2022 Conference on Collecting the American Revolution presenters.
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