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

Read an excerpt from Thomas J. McGuire's book, Battle of Paoli.

Read an excerpt from Rosemarie Zagarri's Revolutionary Backlash: Women and Politics in the Early American Republic.

Read an excerpt from H. W. Brands about about Ben Franklin presenting the first draft for the Articles of Confederation to the Continental Congress.

This excerpt from John Buchanan examines not only the battlefield strategy made in the Carolinas, but also the military careers of the major characters

This excerpt from Nancy Loane focuses on female camp followers during the American Revolution: nurses, cooks, laundresses, and even ladies of privilege.

This excerpt from Alexander Rose describes the establishment of the Culper Ring and the risks involved with eighteenth century espionage

Read an excerpt from David McCullough's book that captures American reactions in the immediate aftermath of the Declaration of Independence.

This excerpt from Maya Jasanoff illustrates exiled loyalists' experience and what it meant as an American colonist returning to Great Britain after defeat

Read this excerpt from Cokie Roberts that offers a comprehensive look at the many roles women played in American Revolutionary War.