Presents a concise biography of George Washington, and traces his early life as a farmer and entrepreneur, military career and leader of the American forces against the British, first president of the U.S., and more.
how slavery united the colonies & sparked the American Revolution
Blumrosen, Alfred W
2005
Presents a comprehensive examination of the role that slavery played in forming the U.S. Constitution and addresses the economic importance of that institution to the preservation of the South and their willingness to support Northern colonies in the fight for independence from England.
the politics of enlightenment and the American founding
Staloff, Darren
2005
The author compares the intellectual understanding of the Enlightenment of Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson, and shows how the personal experiences and regional cultural traditions of each man shaped his interpretation of that movement and how those ideals played into the birth of the new nation.
the genius and ambiguities of the American founders
Bailyn, Bernard
2003
Provides brief character sketches of the key figures of the American Revolution, revealing the ambiguities, complexities, and uncertainties of the founding generation as well as their achievements.
An illustrated look at the life of Paul Revere, describing his family life in Boston, his careers as a silversmith, dentist, and an artist, the Revolution, and his midnight ride.
"Examines the lives and roles of African Americans and American Indians during the American Revolution, including the difficulty of choosing sides in the war and fighting for the Americans and the British"--Provided by publisher.
All he wanted was to be a hero. And to have the best money and the best clothes. And to be promoted to a ranking major general. Simple, normal ambitions. Not for Benedict Arnold.
Kit puts herself in danger when she hides a patriot from the loyalists in Boston in 1776, and when he promises to find her again in the future, she knows he will because he is the man she has always dreamed of.
Chronicles the progression of the American Revolutionary War, detailing the key events that led the United States to victory and arguing that defeat was much more likely than many would care to admit.
