Ken Burns has a new 6 part, 12 hour documentary coming in November 2025, all about the American Revolution. Here are a few book titles to get you excited:
THE BRISTISH ARE COMING by Rick Atkinson
” Aided by fine and numerous maps, this is superb military and diplomatic history and represents storytelling on a grand scale.” ~Booklist (Starred Review)
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THE RIDE : PAUL REVERE AND THE NIGHT THAT SAVED AMERICA by Kostya Kennedy
Writing throughout with wit and insight, Kennedy greatly expands our knowledge and understanding of Revere’s famous ride, placing it in a vividly realized historical context. The perfect read to mark the 250th anniversary of this foundational act.” ~Booklist (Starred Review)
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VALIANT AMBITION: GEORGE WASHINGTON, BENEDICT ARNOLD, AND THE FATE OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION by Nathaniel Philbrick
“His formidable storytelling skills are displayed anew in this riveting, perceptive account of the American Revolution as seen through a very defined lens: the growing strength of General Washington’s leadership qualities as he suppresses his propensity for anger and sharpens his ability to rise above the bickering of his staff and Congress to keep a focus on the bigger picture of securing independence, and on the growing frustration of one of his best generals, Benedict Arnold, over the slow pace of the war effort and Congress’ intrusive oversight.” ~Booklist (Starred Review)
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THE INDISPENSABLES : THE DIVERSE SOLDIER-MARINERS WHO SHAPED THE COUNTRY, FORMED THE NAVY, AND ROWED WASHINGTON ACROSS THE DELAWARE by Patrick O’Donnell
“A vivid account of an impressive Revolutionary War unit and a can’t-miss choice for fans of O’Donnell’s previous book.” ~Kirkus Reviews
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THE HOWE DYNASTY : THE UNTOLD STORY OF A MILITARY FAMILY AND THE WOMEN BEHIND BRITAIN’S WARS FOR AMERICA by Julie Flavel
“This engaging popular history stands apart for its different perspective of the British side of the American Revolution and the Howe family’s involvement in peace efforts.” ~Library Journal (Starred Review)
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WINNING INDEPENDENCE : THE DECISIVE YEARS OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR, 1778-1781 by John Ferling
“Ferling’s lengthy, comprehensive, and essential work has staying power and should become one of the leading resources on the Revolutionary War.” ~Library Journal (Starred Review)
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AMERICAN REBELS: HOW THE HANCOCK, ADAMS, AND QUINCY FAMILIES FANNED THE FLAMES OF REVOLUTION by Nina Sankovitch
“Sankovitch has woven a compelling, potent chronicle of members of three principal American families that will be valued by readers of American history at all levels.” ~Library Journal
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