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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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    The Swamp Fox Book Cover
    Biography & Memoir

    The Swamp Fox

    Posted: February 08, 2017
    Read an excerpt from John Oller's biography on Francis Marion, that seeks to unpack and debunk some of the myths on the "Swamp Fox" of the Revolutionary War
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    Citizen Sailors Book Cover
    History

    Citizen Sailors

    Posted: January 25, 2017
    This excerpt from Nathan Perl-Rosenthal that examines evolving concepts of identity, nationality, and citizenship in the decades leading to the War of 1812.
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    This image shows the book cover of Washington's General: Nathanael Greene and the Triumph of the American Revolution by Terry Golway.
    Biography & Memoir

    Washington's General

    Posted: January 11, 2017
    Read an excerpt from Terry Golway's biography of Nathanael Greene, who was appointed by Washington as commander of the Southern Army.
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    The Valley Forge Winter Book Cover
    History

    The Valley Forge Winter

    Posted: December 21, 2016
    This excerpt from Wayne Bodle presents the story of the winter of 1777-1778 during the American Revolution with details that may be new to most readers.
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    George Washington's America Book Cover
    History

    George Washington's America

    Posted: December 07, 2016
    This excerpt from Barnet Schecter shows the issues facing Washington and the Continental Army in 1776 as they began to defend the city from the British.
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    A Revolution in Eating Book Cover
    History

    A Revolution in Eating

    Posted: November 23, 2016
    This excerpt from James McWilliams shows how the first American cookbook in 1796 led to introducing American recipes alongside the traditional British ones
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    Revolutionary Friends Book Cover
    History

    Revolutionary Friends

    Posted: November 09, 2016
    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.
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    The King's Three Faces Book Cover
    History

    The King's Three Faces

    Posted: October 26, 2016
    This excerpt from Brendan McConville discusses the physical and symbolic destruction of objects associated with the British Monarchy.
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    Financier of the Revolution Book Cover
    Biography & Memoir

    Financier of the Revolution

    Posted: October 12, 2016
    Read an excerpt from Charles Rappleye about the rise and fall of Founding Father and signer of the Declaration of Independence, Robert Morris.
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    Grand Forage 1778 Book Cover
    History

    Grand Forage 1778

    Posted: September 28, 2016
    This excerpt from Todd Braisted details how the British Army gathered provisions and battled with American soldiers and civilians for supplies and loyalties
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