Browsing: American Revolution

What were the educational backgrounds of the Founding Fathers? A Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist explores the Greek and Roman classics that shaped the nation in this New York Times bestseller. “Immersive and enlightening… A valuable take on American history” (Publishers Weekly starred review).

A New York Times bestseller and NPR Best Book of 2020! Delivering wit and historical insight, this energetic biography of George Washington is “a bewitching combination of erudition and cheek… A playful, disruptive work of history” (New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Egan).

The #1 New York Times bestseller by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough rediscovers an important chapter in the American story…

“Redolent with savory details . . . Casts new valuable insight on the complicated legacy of our founding father and…

Before the Revolutionary War, a group of soldiers were involved in a plot against George Washington. This book delves into the story — and the beginning of US counterintelligence. “Anyone with an interest in American history will love this book” (#1 New York Times bestselling author Douglas Preston).

A concise new history of the United States revealing that crises — not unlike those of the present day –…

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Nathaniel Philbrick is a masterly storyteller. Here he seeks to elevate the naval battles between the French and…

A finalist for the George Washington Book Prize: In this “fascinating biography” that “will keep readers engaged until the last page” (Publishers Weekly starred review), a historian highlights the remarkable achievements of Benjamin Rush — protégé of Benjamin Franklin, surgeon general, and signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Culper Ring members such as Robert Townsend and Hercules Mulligan are well known for the part they played in the…

A historian’s “revealing and much-needed retelling of the writing of the Declaration of Independence and the events that led up…