Revolution & Founding

Benjamin Franklin is the founding father who winks at us - an ambitious urban entrepreneur who rose up the social ladder, from leather-aproned shopkeeper to dining with kings....

In this dazzling work of history, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author follows Benjamin Franklin to France for the crowning achievement of his career....

Historians have long told the story of America’s birth as the triumph of Jefferson’s democratic ideals over the aristocratic intentions of Hamilton....

From National Book Award winner Ron Chernow, a landmark biography of George Washington....

President of the National Constitution Center Jeffrey Rosen examines what “the pursuit of happiness” meant to our nation’s Founders and how that famous phrase defined their lives and became the foundation of our democracy....

Originally published anonymously, The Federalist Papers first appeared in 1787 as a series of letters to New York newspapers exhorting voters to ratify the proposed Constitution of the United States....

The must-have companion to Bill O'Reilly's historical docudrama Legends and Lies: The Patriots, an exciting and eye-opening look at the Revolutionary War through the lives of its leaders....

The number one New York Times best seller by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough rediscovers an important chapter in the American story that's "as resonant today as ever" (The Wall Street Journal) - the settling of the Northwest Territory....

From the massively popular podcaster and New York Times best-selling author comes the story of the Marquis de Lafayette's lifelong quest to protect the principles of democracy, told through the lens of the three revolutions he participated in....

Killing England chronicles the path to independence in gripping detail, taking the listener from the battlefields of America to the royal courts of Europe....

A culminating work on the American Founding by one of its leading historians, The Cause rethinks the American Revolution as we have known it....

The first book to appear in the illustrious Oxford History of the United States, this critically-acclaimed volume - a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize - offers an unsurpassed history of the Revolutionary War and the birth of the American republic....

In the opening volume of his acclaimed American Revolution series, Nathaniel Philbrick turns his keen eye to pre-Revolutionary Boston and the spark that ignited the American Revolution....

Rick Atkinson recounts the first 21 months of America’s violent war for independence, from the battles at Lexington and Concord in spring 1775 to those at Trenton and Princeton in winter 1777....

From the cohost of Fox & Friends, the true story of the anonymous spies who helped win the Revolutionary War....

Based on remarkable new research, acclaimed historian Alexander Rose brings to life the true story of the spy ring that helped America win the Revolutionary War.....

The explosive true saga of the legendary figure Daniel Boone and the bloody struggle for America's frontier by two best-selling authors at the height of their writing power - Bob Drury and Tom Clavin....

The extraordinary life of James Monroe: Soldier, senator, diplomat, and the last Founding Father to hold the presidency, a man who helped transform 13 colonies into a vibrant and mighty republic....

The Federalist Papers are a series of 85 articles, written between 1897 and 1888, advocating the ratification of the United States Constitution....

An illuminating study of the intertwined lives of the founders of the American republic - Adams, Burr, Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Madison, and Washington....

The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist author offers a revelatory new book about the founding fathers, examining their educations and, in particular, their devotion to the ancient Greek and Roman classics—and how that influence would shape their ideals and the new American nation....

A startling and eye-opening look into America's first family, Never Caught is the powerful narrative of Ona Judge, George and Martha Washington's runaway slave....

This program includes a bonus conversation with the authors. In 1776, an elite group of soldiers were handpicked to serve as George Washington’s bodyguards. Washington trusted them; relied on them. But unbeknownst to Washington, some of them were part of a treasonous plan....

In September 1776, the vulnerable Continental army under an unsure George Washington evacuated New York after a devastating defeat by the British army.

Gerald Horne shows that in the prelude to 1776, the abolition of slavery seemed all but inevitable in London, delighting Africans as much as it outraged slaveholders....

Margaret Corbin was an early woman warrior who broke gender barriers to assist the Continental Army. Despite devastating losses and physical wounds, she persevered in defending Fort Washington in one of the first battles of the Revolutionary War. Her courage under fire and willingness to take up arms earned her the nickname "Captain Molly" and a lasting place in history as a revolutionary hero.

Designed to convey Washington's deep sense of duty and commitment to peace, this biographical tribute delves into his pivotal role as Commander-in-Chief during the American Revolutionary War. Explore Washington's decisive leadership, from the challenging early years of the colonial army to the strategic crossing of the Delaware River, the harsh winter at Valley Forge, and the pivotal battles that shaped the nation's destiny.

The story of the United States Constitution begins with the Albany Plan of Union in 1754 and stretches into modern times with the Bill of Rights and subsequent amendments. A Short History of the United States Constitution relates its history as well as many of the documents leading up to it.

Carl Higbie, a former Navy SEAL and national news anchor of Carl Higbie Frontline on Newsmax TV, believes in REAL America and the need to remember the heroes who made this country great. In Profiles in Freedom, he reintroduces some of the Americans who made this great country what it is today.

Embark on a riveting journey through the lives and legacies of five of the most pivotal figures in American history with "US Presidents 5 Books in 1: Biographies of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Harry Truman." This monumental collection offers more than just biographies—it presents a window into the soul of a nation, through the stories of the men who shaped its destiny.

I was born on December 17, 1760, in Plympton, Massachusetts. My name is Deborah Sampson. I have six brothers and sisters. I wonder in the future if I will change my name? How do you like my dress and hair ribbon?

Revolutionary War Period Romance Based on a True Story Would you have the courage to traverse over five miles in the middle of the night crossing a rushing swollen river to save your friends from certain death? If villains held your family at gunpoint, what would you do? Would you step forward and save them? "Dicey" Langston, who lived during the Revolutionary War, was a patriot who carried messages from the Loyalists to the Patriots. By doing so, she saved many lives and helped to win the fight for freedom. During the Revolutionary War, fifteen-year-old Dicey Langston overheard that a band...

The last 14 months of the American Revolution, the final phase after Yorktown, were crucial for the declared "united States" to achieve their collective and sovereign independence. This groundbreaking, updated history of The Revolutionary War is based on recently deciphered and transcribed, first-person correspondence from the American military, civilian, political, and diplomatic leaders who were running the war.

Benjamin Franklin wrote the first American self-help and career advice book. He showed laid the groundwork for how to run a successful business, live an exemplary life, build a personal fortune, and leave a permanent legacy. His Autobiography has been in print for almost 200 years. It is the basis of hundreds of business books that followed. Franklin applied his powerful mind to the creation of a successful business, securing the independence of a new country, developing strong foreign relations, and explaining the principles of a successful and prosperous life. In the Footsteps of Franklin...

There are many legends about the great Davy Crockett. In the movies people claim he could ride lightning, leap over rivers and fight wildcats with his bare hands. In the 2004 movie The Alamo, it is suggested that he was more cowardly than the legends, and if it was his choice, he would “slip over the wall” and escape. They also suggest that he only wore his famous coon skin caps because the actor who portrayed him did. Other stories claim he was an absolutely fearless warrior who loved a good fight.

Take a deep dive into the history of the American Revolution. Are you a history enthusiast looking to learn more about the Revolutionary War? Are you looking for a history audiobook that contains more than the usual run-of-the-mill facts about a specific historical event? Do you want to learn about forgotten events and characters that marked this historical event? From unusual heroes to lesser-known narratives showcasing courage and determination, this audiobook offers a unique blend of facts that shaped the events of the American Revolution.

The winner of 11 Tony awards for the 2015-16 season, Lin-Manuel Miranda's "Hamilton" is a breathtaking musical based on the life of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. The ground-breaking musical, filled with both hip-hop and traditional Broadway songs, tells the story of Hamilton, whose life included poverty, loss, political success and a great love story has surprising relevance to our world today.

The American Revolution did not end in 1783 with the Treaty of Paris. Through the Revolutionary War, the fight leading to the adoption of the U.S. Constitution, and then the creation of the Republic during the Washington Presidency, this was one continuing Revolution. In every phase, for 21 years, it was George Washington who led and steered this revolution. The vision, the intention, the fight, was not simply Independence - separation from Britain - but the creation of a Republic dedicated to upward human progress. Washington's battles with Jefferson and Madison were not "policy ...

Based on new archival research, Fort Ticonderoga, The Last Campaigns: The War in the North, 1777-1783 by distinguished historian Mark Edward Lender highlights the strategic importance of the fort as British, American, and regional forces fought for control of the northern front at a critical point in the war. The book tells the Ticonderoga story in all of its complexity and drama, correcting misconceptions embedded in many previous accounts, and sheds vital new light on this key chapter in America's struggle for independence.

Can you describe America’s founding principles? Thomas Jefferson said America’s founding principles “should be the creed of our political faith, the text of civic instruction, the touchstone by which to try the service of those we trust.” He added, “should we wander from them in moments of error or of alarm, let us hasten to retrace our steps and to regain the road which alone leads to peace, liberty, and safety.” Can you name America’s most influential founders? For many, the first people that come to mind are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams. To be sure, ...