1775-1783

Examines George Washington's military and political leadership at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777, and describes how he revitalized his nearly demoralized army and weathered the storm of controversy within the Continental Congress.

An introduction to the diplomacy of the American Revolution, noting the participation of the U. S., Britain, France, Spain, and the Netherlands, as well as some of the onlookers; and discussing the diplomatic origins of the revolution, responses to the revolution, the Franco-American alliance, the coalition against Britain, and the making of peace.

Volume one of "A people's history of the American Revolution." Covers Congress, the states, British public opinion, land battles, and actions of colonists, soldiers, Tories, women, blacks, and Indians.

Presents a short history of the Declaration of Independence, and describes the events leading to its creation including the Townshend and Intolerable Acts, Boston Tea Party, First and Second Continental Congress, and the Revolutionary War.

An introduction to the Declaration of Independence, discussing why it was written, the Second Continental Congress, who signed it, the Revolutionary War, and related topics.

Follows Jefferson's life, from his childhood through his post-presidential years, in a biography that draws lessons on leadership and the power of the written word.

Examines various aspects and items of everyday life in early America, from 1776 to 1876, including bridges, clothing, and metals; and discusses what those things reveal about the country's citizens.