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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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    Revolutionary Dissent book cover
    History

    Revolutionary Dissent

    Posted: May 09, 2018
    This excerpt from Stephen Solomon explores how early Americans used technology and communication networks to expand participation in political discussions
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    History

    Of Arms and Artists

    Posted: April 25, 2018
    This excerpt from Paul Staiti discusses artist and Revolutionary War veteran John Trumbull’s effort to create the paintings for the US Capitol Building.
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    Book cover of "Eyewitness Images from the American Revolution" by Arthur S. Lefkowitz
    History

    Eyewitness Images from the American Revolution

    Posted: April 11, 2018
    Read an excerpt from Arthur Lefkowitz that introduces less-celebrated figures of the war and reveals their methods for creating art amidst the war.
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    History

    Revolution Song

    Posted: March 28, 2018
    This excerpt from Russell Shorto weaves together the life stories of six historical figures against the backdrop of the American Revolution.
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    History

    The Expanding Blaze

    Posted: March 14, 2018
    This excerpt from Jonathan Israel investigates radical ideas of self-government, liberty, and republicanism that challenged the Old World institutions.
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    Fiction

    Revolutionary

    Posted: February 28, 2018
    Read an excerpt from Alex Myers's historical fiction novel on Deborah Sampson, a woman who joined the Continental Army at the age of 21 disguised as a man.
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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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    Most Bless Of The Patriarchs book cover
    History

    Most Blessed of the Patriarchs

    Posted: January 24, 2018
    This excerpt from authors Annette Gordon-Reed and Peter Onuf dissects the life of Thomas Jefferson and explores his attachment to home and to family.
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    Children & Young Adults

    I Survived the American Revolution

    Posted: January 10, 2018
    Read an excerpt from Lauren Tarshis's children's book of a young boy's courage as he and the Continental Army prepare for the Battle of Brooklyn.
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    The Common Cause Book Cover
    History

    The Common Cause

    Posted: December 27, 2017
    This excerpt from Robert Parkinson explores the creation of a common cause to rally colonists from South Carolina to Massachusetts against a common enemy.
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