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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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    Biography & Memoir

    Turncoat

    Posted: January 22, 2020
    Read an excerpt from Stephen Brumwell's Turncoat: Benedict Arnold and the Crisis of American Liberty.
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    History

    Frontier Rebels

    Posted: January 08, 2020
    Read an excerpt from Patrick Spero's book, Frontier Rebels: The Fight for Independence in the American West, 1765-1776.
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    History

    Museum of the American Revolution Official Guidebook

    Posted: December 18, 2019
    Read two excerpts from the Museum of the American Revolution's Official Guidebook published in 2019.
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    British Soldiers American War
    Biography & Memoir

    British Soldiers, American War

    Posted: December 11, 2019
    Read an excerpt from Don Hagist's book, British Soldiers, American War: Voices of the American Revolution.
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    History

    Among His Troops

    Posted: November 27, 2019
    Read an excerpt from the Museum of the American Revolution's Among His Troops Coffee Table Catalog.
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    History

    The Will of the People

    Posted: November 13, 2019
    Read an excerpt from T.H. Breen's book, The Will of the People: The Revolutionary Birth of America.
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    History

    Battle of Paoli

    Posted: October 23, 2019
    Read an excerpt from Thomas J. McGuire's book, Battle of Paoli.
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    Biography & Memoir

    A Fool's Errand

    Posted: October 09, 2019
    This excerpt of Lonnie Bunch intertwines his personal experiences with the long road that led to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
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    History

    The Disaffected

    Posted: September 25, 2019
    Read an excerpt from Aaron Sullivan's book, The Disaffected: Britain’s Occupation of Philadelphia during the American Revolution.
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    History

    With Zeal and With Bayonets Only

    Posted: September 11, 2019
    Read an excerpt from Matthew H. Spring’s With Zeal and With Bayonets Only: The British Army on Campaign in North America, 1775-1783.
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