Read the Revolution

This excerpt from Stephen Solomon explores how early Americans used technology and communication networks to expand participation in political discussions

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.

Read an excerpt from Jeanne Abrams to learn how Washington's effort to prevent smallpox represents one of the first American public health initiatives

This excerpt from Carol Berkin shows that while women different experiences of the American Revolution, they each played a unique role in its efforts.

This excerpt from Joseph Ellis explains how the success of the Battle of Long Island came from the combined result of lucky breaks for the Americans.

This excerpt from Peter Thompson highlights the changing culture surrounding taverns and political life on the eve of the American Revolution

Read an excerpt from Karen Cook Bell's book, Running from Bondage: Enslaved Women and Their Remarkable Fight for Freedom in Revolutionary America.

Read an excerpt from Stephen Fried's biography of Dr. Benjamin Rush, signer of the Declaration of Independence and surgeon-general in the Continental Army.

This excerpt from Sally Wister's journal begins as the British marched towards Philadelphia and she fretted over the uncertainty of her place in the war

Read an excerpt from Richard Ketchum's Saratoga: Turning Point of America's Revolutionary War.