Search Results

Read an excerpt from David McCullough about the Founding Fathers negotiating with the British as they begin talks to officially end the war.

This excerpt from authors Richard Brown and Paul Cohen charts the territorial claims and geographic strategy behind military campaigns during the Revolutionary War.

This excerpt from Gordon Wood shows how the ideals of 'republicanism' influenced the governments being formed at the start of the Revolutionary War.

This excerpt from Sarah Purcell argues shared experiences of the Revolutionary War offered Americans an opportunity to create a sense of national identity

This excerpt from Paul Staiti discusses artist and Revolutionary War veteran John Trumbull’s effort to create the paintings for the US Capitol Building.

View our list of 2018 Summer Reading Books about the American Revolutionary War to share stories of history with children of all ages!

View our list of 2019 Summer Reading Books about the American Revolutionary War to share stories of history with children of all ages!

View our list of 2020 Summer Reading Books about the American Revolutionary War to share stories of history with children of all ages!

Read an excerpt from T. Cole Jones's book, Captives of Liberty: Prisoners of War and the Politics of Vengeance in the American Revolution.

This excerpt by Holly Mayer introduces different types of camp followers and the services they provided to the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War