A biography of General Charles Cornwallis that focuses on his years in America fighting for the British in the Revolutionary War and discusses such topics as his relationship with his superior, Sir Henry Clinton, the surrender at Yorktown, and his later duties in India.
A biography of John Paul Jones that focuses on his role in the Revolutionary War and in the development of the U.S. Navy, also discussing his work on a slave ship, the incidents that darkened his name in the West Indies, and his resurgence in fame a century after his death.
A biography of George Washington that focuses on his role in the Revolutionary War and discusses such topics as his military might, the surrender at Yorktown, and his election as the first U.S. president.
Profiles a woman who is remembered for her intellectual accomplishments, belief in womens' rights, and support of her husband, John, who became the second president of the United States.
