Revolution Song

A Story of American Freedom

By: Russell Shorto

Narrated by: Russell Shorto

From the author of the acclaimed history The Island at the Center of the World, an intimate new epic of the American Revolution that reinforces its meaning for today. With America's founding principles being debated today as never before, Russell Shorto looks back to the era in which those principles were forged. Drawing on new sources, he weaves the lives of six people into a seamless narrative that casts fresh light on the range of experience in colonial America on the cusp of revolution. While some of the protagonists - a Native American warrior, a British aristocrat, George Washington - play major roles on the field of battle, others - a woman, a slave, and a laborer - struggle no less valiantly to realize freedom for themselves.

Through these lives we understand that the Revolution was, indeed, fought over the meaning of individual freedom, a philosophical idea that became a force for violent change. A powerful narrative and a brilliant defense of American values, Revolution Song makes the compelling case that the American Revolution is still being fought today and that its ideals are worth defending.

©2018 Russell Shorto (P)2018 Recorded Books

Outstanding history of the Revolutionary era

Wonderfully conceived as a history through six very different lives. Eloquently read by the author.

Highly recommend this book!!

So interesting how these 6 people’s lives wove together and each tell a story that’s still relatable today.
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Captivating

I was captivated by these interwoven stories and felt truly transported back to revolutionary times.

Excellent historical read.

Mr Shorto is an excellent reader. Extensive character research. I learned things about George Washington that I never knew before. I will listen to this again.

The history we were never taught.

A human and personal perspective on the events of America's founding. Educational and insightful. Informative.