The preeminent historians of the founding era speak their mind on the anniversary of the United States’ birth
In these powerful and personal essays, some of the most celebrated historians of the Ame……続きを見る
“Does Thomas Jefferson still matter?” ask two leading historians on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson has been reinvented more than perhaps any American pres……続きを見る
Knowlton's Rangers, formed in September 1776, was the first official reconnaissance unit of the United States. Arranged in diary format, this is not your typical history book. It does not summarize,……続きを見る
When members of the founding generation protested against British authority, debated separation, and then ratified the Constitution, they formed the American political character we know today-raucou……続きを見る
In 1796, as revolutionary fervor waned and the Age of Reason took hold, an eighty-five-year-old Massachusetts doctor was convicted of bestiality and sentenced to hang. Three years later and seventy ……続きを見る
著者:Dana D. Nelson
出版社: Fordham University Press
発売日: 2020年12月15日
Commons Democracy highlights a poorly understood dimension of democracy in the early United States. It tells a story that, like the familiar one, begins in the Revolutionary era. But instead of the ……続きを見る
著者:James D. Drake
出版社: University of Virginia Press
発売日: 2011年08月05日
In one of Common Sense’s most ringing phrases, Thomas Paine declared it "absurd" for "a continent to be perpetually governed by an island." Such powerful words, coupled with powerful ideas, helped s……続きを見る
著者:Lester D. Langley
出版社: University of Georgia Press
発売日: 2019年10月01日
This book brings together Lester D. Langley’s personal and professional link to the long American Revolution in a narrative that spans more than 150 years and places the Revolution in multiple conte……続きを見る
著者:James D. Rice
出版社: Oxford University Press
発売日: 2025年05月16日
In the spring of 1676, Nathaniel Bacon, a hotheaded young newcomer to Virginia, led a revolt against the colony's Indian policies. Bacon's Rebellion turned into a civil war within Virginia--and a wa……続きを見る
America has gone Hamilton crazy. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony-winning musical has spawned sold-out performances, a triple platinum cast album, and a score so catchy that it is being used to teach U.S. ……続きを見る
George Washington is an American hero whose fame is not wholly accounted for by the record of his life. Like Lincoln he was infinitely greater than anything he did. A military genius, he wrested lib……続きを見る
“A real page turner: a must read for devotees of America’s struggle for Liberty, and for scholars and students of the Military Art of Leadership. Joining history and modern management thought in one……続きを見る
“Threshold to Valley Forge adds an important, untold chapter to Pennsylvania’s Revolutionary War history. Through extensive research, Vance illuminates how six days in Gulph Mills shaped the Contine……続きを見る
著者:D. Bennett
出版社: Southern Historical Press, Inc.
発売日: 2024年11月28日
By: William D. Bennett, Pub. 1991, Reprinted 2018, 194 pages, Index, E-BOOK, ISBN #978-1-63914-584-3. Orange county was formed in 1752 from Granville, Johnston, and Bladen counties with Granville ha……続きを見る
著者:Frank D. Henderson
出版社: Southern Historical Press, Inc.
発売日: 2024年11月12日
By: Frank D. Henderson, Pub. 1929, reprinted 2022, 463 pages, soft cover, ISBN #978-1-63914-046-6. This book is an authentic and complete list of Revolutionary soldiers that were buried in the state……続きを見る
By: Rev. J.D. Bailey, Orig. Pub. 1924, Reprinted 2018, 296 pages, soft cover, Index, ISBN #0-89308-002-0. An excellent reader for all ages on the part that Upper South Carolina played in the War for……続きを見る
著者:D.A.R. of Ohio
出版社: Southern Historical Press, Inc.
発売日: 2024年11月12日
By: D.A.R. of Ohio, Pub. 1938, reprinted 2022, 436 pages, ISBN #978-1-63914-047-3. This book contains the data of some 1,500 applications for pensions for those persons who had moved to Ohio followi……続きを見る
The surprising history of how Americans have fought over the meaning and legacy of the Revolution for nearly two and a half centuries
Americans agree that their nation’s origins lie in the Revolutio……続きを見る
著者:Thomas D. Clark
出版社: Kentucky Historical Society
発売日: 2024年04月19日
In the fall of 1829, young Robert Wilmot Scott rode away from Frankfort, Kentucky, on a trip that would take him through nine states. His journal entries about those travels present a vivid picture ……続きを見る
The essays in this pathbreaking collection consider the significance of varied early American fragmentary genres and practicesーfrom diaries and poetry, to almanacs and commonplace books, to sermons……続きを見る
The 'GEORGE WASHINGTON Ultimate Collection' is a meticulously curated anthology that explores the multifaceted legacy of America's founding father through an array of literary styles. Ranging from h……続きを見る
"The History of Ireland" has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Table of Contents: Volume 1: The First Inhabitants The First Ag……続きを見る
The anthology, *The Life & Work of George Washington*, is an intricate tapestry that intricately weaves together the literary explorations of George Washington's multifaceted legacy. This diverse co……続きを見る
The first full account of the relationship between George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, countering the legend of their enmity while drawing vital historical lessons from the differences that aros……続きを見る
George Washington is an American hero whose fame is not wholly accounted for by the record of his life. Like Lincoln he was infinitely greater than anything he did. A military genius, he wrested lib……続きを見る
The 'GEORGE WASHINGTON Ultimate Collection' presents a profound exploration into the myriad facets of the first U.S. President's life and legacy. The anthology weaves a rich tapestry of narratives, ……続きを見る
The Complete Works of George Washington offers a profound exploration of early American thought through an extensive array of literary forms including letters, speeches, and diary entries. Compiled ……続きを見る
The pre-Revolutionary War period in the British colonies was a tumultuous time during which the wealthy cand their compromised religions fought against the Revolutionary ideals of the American Enlig……続きを見る
著者:Gregory D. Massey
出版社: University of South Carolina Press
発売日: 2016年12月13日
An "excellent biography" of General Washington's aide-de-camp, a daring soldier who advocated freeing slaves who served in the Continental Army ( Journal of Military History).
Winning a reputation f……続きを見る
A study of how Francis Marion delivered the leadership and strategy to defeat the British in the South Carolina Lowcountry campaigns.
"Dougherty and Smith have produced an excellent study of Marion ……続きを見る