The American Revolution : A Concise History by
This book has cohesive synthesis of the military, diplomatic, political, social, and intellectual aspects of the Revolution, and pays special attention to the Revolution's causes and consequences. The book discusses the tumultuous events of the 1760s and 1770s that led to revolution.
The American Revolution : A Historical Guidebook by
This book takes readers to nearly 150 sites, providing an overview of the Revolution through an exploration of the places where American independence was articulated, fought for, and eventually secured. . The book provides a rich context and overview, giving a sense of the major figures and events as well as the course of the Revolution, and cover topics ranging from the Boston Tea Party to the frontier wars.
The American Revolution: Documents Decoded by
This book goes over the events of the American Revolution, documents, and detailed information on battles, main events, and more.
Benjamin Franklin and the American Revolution by
This book discusses Benjamin Franklin and his role during the American Revolution.
A Bloodless Victory : The Battle of New Orleans in History and Memory by
This book explores how generations of Americans have consciously revised, reinterpreted, and reexamined the memory of the Battle of New Orleans to fit the cultural and social needs of their time. The author highlights the ways in which politicians, artists, academics, and ordinary people have rewritten the battle's history.
A cultural history of the American Revolution: painting, music, literature, and the theatre in the Colonies and the United States from the Treaty of Paris to the Inauguration of George Washington, 1763-1789 by
This book discusses the cultural history of the American Revolution, such as paintings, music, literature, and theater.
The Founders' Revolution : The Forgotten History & Principles of the Declaration of Independence by
This book discusses the intent of the Founding Fathers in drafting the document, and the historical circumstances surrounding its development. Every charge and every paragraph of the Declaration of Independence is discussed with supporting evidence coming from the original words of the Founding Fathers and other original source documents.
Interpreters with Lewis and Clark : The Story of Sacagawea and Toussaint Charbonneau by
This book discusses information about the interpreters who guided Lewis and Clark in their expedition westward. The book primarily
discusses information about Toussaint Charbonneau and Sacagawea who joined the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1804.
The Lewis and Clark Expedition Day by Day by
This book follows this exploration with a daily narrative of their journey, from its starting point in Illinois in 1804 to its successful return to St. Louis in September 1806. This chronicle depicts each day of the Corps of Discovery's journey. Drawn from the journals of the two captains and four enlisted men, this volume recounts personal stories, scientific pursuits, and geographic challenges, along with vivid descriptions of encounters with Native peoples and unknown lands and discoveries of new species of flora and fauna.
Revolution Against Empire: Taxes, Politics, and the Origins of American Independence by
This book explains that the American Revolution was about more than American Independence. The book shows how disputes over taxation, public debt, and inequality sparked the American Revolution-and reshaped the British Empire.
The Constitution Explained: A Guide for Every American by
This book covers the history, our founding fathers' goals, and the varied interpretations of the Constitution that have informed the politics and functioning of the U.S. government. You'll discover, how the Constitution makes the United States of America different from many countries around the world because it gives us a peaceful mechanism to resolve governmental issues, the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens, an in-depth look at the freedoms enshrined in the Bill of Rights, "The Miracle at Philadelphia" and "the Great Compromise", the many different methods used to interpret the Constitution, controversial U.S. Supreme Court picks throughout history, and how the size and tenure of the Supreme Court justices has long been a contentious issue. This book talks about the remarkable evolution of death penalty jurisprudence The "Bill" Process, Pardon Power, Power of Judicial Review, and other stated and implied powers found in Articles I (Congress), II (Presidency) and III (Judicial), and much, much more.
Encyclopedia of the Continental Congress by
This two-volume set provides an in-depth examination of the Congresses and their impact and role in the shaping and foundation of early American society and government.
The Schlager Anthology of the American RevolutionA Student's Guide to Essential Primary Sources by
This book offers a modern, original sourcebook covering the movement for American independence. From the creators and publishers of Milestone Documents in American History, this new title is built on the principles of inclusivity and accessibility. Along with essential primary sources from the era, including Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death," Thomas Paine's Common Sense, and Abigail Adams's "Remember the Ladies," this anthology also includes often-marginalized voices, from women to Native Americans to African Americans. These documents have been abridged and edited to make them more accessible to students of differing reading levels.
The Autobiography of Thomas Jefferson by
In this autobiography, Jefferson touches upon his early years before focusing on the period during which he wrote the Declaration. This book features a fascinating first draft of the document, in addition to Jefferson's comments on the Articles of Confederation. Other information included his firsthand observations on the early stages of the French Revolution, obtained while serving as Minister to France, as well as insights from his many other public roles: wartime Governor of Virginia, Washington's Secretary of State, and Vice President during the John Adams administration.
John Adams's Republic : The One, the Few, and the Many by
The author offers readers of this book a fresh, account of Adams's political thought and its development. He puts together a close analysis of Adams's public writings, a comprehensive chronological narrative beginning in the 1760s, and an exploration of the second president's private diary, manuscript autobiography, and personal and family letters, revealing Adams's most intimate political thoughts across six decades.
The Last Founding Father : James Monroe and a Nation's Call to Greatness by
The Author reveals the epic story of James Monroe (1758-1831)-the last of America's Founding Fathers-who transformed a small, fragile nation beset by enemies into a powerful empire stretching "from sea to shining sea."
Washington : The Indispensable Man by
This book is the definitive chronicle of Washington's life and a classic work of American history. In this single-volume edition, he brilliantly distills his sweeping study to offer readers "the most convincing evocation of the man and his deeds.
General Charles Henry Lee
Runner Up For Commander In Chief of the Continental Army
Major Antagonist to General Washington
General Horatio Lloyd Gates
Major Antagonist to General Washington
Instrumental in the Conway Cabal Affair
Major General Nathanael Greene
Served as Quartermaster General
The Fighting Quaker
General Henry Knox
Self-Taught Pupil of Military History
Chief Artillery Officer, General, and Secretary of War
Lieutenant Colonel Henry Lee III
Light Horse Harry Lee
Promoted to Major General During Washington’s Presidency in the Whisky Rebellion
Father to Robert E. Lee
Brigadier General Anthony Wayne
Mad Anthony
Fought in the Indian Wars In President Washington’s Administration Later On
General Benedict Arnold
Major General in the Continental Army
Brigadier General in the British Army
Traitor/Turn-Coat
Never Caught and leaved for England After the War
Inspector General Friedrich Wilhelm Baron Von Steuben
Baron Von Steuben
Major General
Trained the Continental Army into a more cohesive fighting Unit Against the Highly skilled British Forces
Lieutenant Colonel Francis Marion
Swamp Fox
Used Guerrilla Warfare Against the British Forces
Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Hamilton
Staff Aide to General Washington
Friends to Marquis de Lafayette and John Laurens
Became a Founding Father and Co-Creator of the Bill of Rights
Lieutenant Colonel John Laurens
Close friend to Alexander Hamilton
Tried to Free Slaves and Recruit Then in Service
Father was Henry Laurens Who Was a Founding Father and
Delegate/President of the Continental Congress
Major General Marquis de Lafayette
19 Years old when He Enlisted His service
Washington’s Protégé
Major Benjamin Tallmadge of the 2nd Continental Dragoons
Spymaster and Leader of the Culper Spy Ring
Was a Federalist Party Member for the U.S. House of Representatives for Connecticut
Brigadier General Daniel Morgan
Old Wagoner
Respected Battlefield Tactician
George Washington
The 1st President of the United States
The 2nd President of the United States
The 3rd President of the United States
James Madison
The 4th President of the United States
James Monroe
The 5th President of the United States
