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Winner, The Athenaeum of Philadelphia 2024 Literary Award for Nonfiction Pennsylvania naturalist William Bartram (1739–1823) is best known as the author of a travelogue describing his botanizing jou……続きを見る

From acclaimed historian John Ferling, a major, global reappraisal of the Revolutionary War on its 250th Anniversary. In April 1775, British troops marched to Lexington, where an armed group of Yank……続きを見る

Why is it that so many Americans have not heard of John Dickinson? John Dickinson of Pennsylvania and Delaware was an early leader of the resistance to British rule in the American colonies. In fact……続きを見る

The American Revolution was not just an act of rebellionーit was the defining moment that birthed a nation and laid the groundwork for the United States as we know it today. This era, marked by tumu……続きを見る

"Lively and clearly written . . . makes a compelling case for the broad range and radical ambitions of Thomas Jefferson's commitment to human equality." ーAlan Taylor, Pulitzer Prize–winning author ……続きを見る

From "the finest historian of the American Revolution" comes the definitive account of the unlikely victory that led to US independence (Douglas Brinkley). In 1780, during the Revolutionary War, Geo……続きを見る

"[A] well-researched history that shows how the War of 1812 created America's final separation from England" ( Kirkus Reviews ). "[A] lush, readable account of the war in all its complexity." ー The……続きを見る

A compelling, intimate portrait of John Hancock, going beyond the flamboyant signature to reveal the pivotal role that he had in the American Revolution A contemporary of Samuel Adams, John Adams, G……続きを見る

The story of “Mad” Anthony Wayne's victory over the Ohio Native Americans at Fallen Timbers in 1794, which secured the Northwest Territory for the US, in an illustrated volume. Following the defeat ……続きを見る

The story of General George Washington and the Continental Army's first major campaign, in a slimm detailed volume. General Sir William Howe's New York campaign gave the British their best chance of……続きを見る

A compact volume on Cornwallis's Pyrrhic victory in North Carolina, featuring illustrations throughout. By the Spring of 1781, the American Revolutionary War had dragged on for almost six years and ……続きを見る

A highly illustrated account of the first major battle of the new United States of America, a dramatic defeat at the hands of a confederation of Native American tribes. The battle of the Wabash, or ……続きを見る

An illustrated account of the dramatic crossing of the Delaware that established George Washington's reputation as a commander of daring and ability. Pursued by British forces, Washington and his re……続きを見る

Many political books list American societal and political problems but stop short of presenting solutions. Dr. Boggs explains the context and concepts that our Founders applied while structuring our……続きを見る

The book probes the reasons why my Hessian ancestor came to this country to put down the Patriot rebellion, then defected to make the Patriot cause his cause. Except for his birth and death dates an……続きを見る

Born into one of the wealthiest families in Philadelphia and raised and educated in that vital center of eighteenth-century American Quakerism, Anne Emlen Mifflin was a progressive force in early Am……続きを見る

Known as the Father of His Country, George Washington is viewed as a demigod for what he was and did, not what he thought. In addition to being a popular icon for the forces of American nationalism,……続きを見る

في كتابه "الجنرال يعقوب والفارس لاسكاريس: ومشروع استقلال مصر في سنة 1801"، يأخذنا محمد شفيق غربال في رحلة عبر تاريخ الاحتلال الفرنسي لمصر، مركزًا على شخصية الجنرال يعقوب المصري، الذي اتخذ من التعاون……続きを見る

Why is the metaphor of the "Founding Fathers" so insidiousーand how does it impact American politics? American politicians routinely invoke the metaphor of the "Founding Fathers" when referring to t……続きを見る

A detailed look at the American Revolutionary War as an Atlantic-wide conflict. While many books have been written on the naval history of the Revolution, this is one of the first to treat it in its……続きを見る

"A comprehensive account of the role that health care played in the Revolutionary War. . . . remarkably readable and full of important information." ー Journal of the American Revolution The America……続きを見る

"The Charleston Patriots were willing to defend their city . . . An excellent combination of historical narrative and guide book." ー Journal of the American Revolution June 1776: A British fleet of……続きを見る

A history of the US Marine Corps' beginnings during the American Revolution. Winner, 2024 Fraunces Tavern Museum Book Award "Bohm has given us an excellent and useful book on the important contribut……続きを見る

An account of the 1791 battle during the Northwest Indian War in which the U.S. Army suffered heavy losses at the hands of Native Americans. "In vivid and evocative prose, Locke describes the moment……続きを見る

This historical novel follows four young men, society outsiders, who band together from childhood to forge an unbreakable team. Knowing the secrets of black powder and hearing of the gunpowder short……続きを見る

A detailed exploration of a significant victory for Virginia militia forces over the Shawnee and Mingo tribes in Kentucky. The only major conflict of Lord Dunmore's War, the battle of Point Pleasant……続きを見る

A women-centric view of revolution through the life of Angelica Schuyler Church, Alexander Hamilton’s influential sister-in-law. Few women of the American Revolution have come through 250 years of U……続きを見る

In early 19th century Salem, Massachusetts, Nathaniel Hawthorne was born into a family burdened by the sins of his ancestors, including the persecution of Quakers and involvement in the Salem witch ……続きを見る

The book "Living with AI: Navigating the Fine Line Between Armageddon and Revolution" explores the transformative power of artificial intelligence and its profound impact on society. It delves into ……続きを見る

In 'Die Amerikanische Revolution' entfaltet der renommierte Historiker John Fiske eine detaillierte Untersuchung der Ereignisse, die zur Unabhängigkeit der Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika führten. D……続きを見る