The American RevolutionThe American Revolution

A companion to the upcoming PBS series The American Revolution, this volume by historian Geoffrey C. Ward offers a human-centered retelling of America's founding struggle. It portrays the Revolution as a war for independence, a civil war, and a global conflict, emphasizing the experiences of ordinary people--soldiers, women, African Americans, Native Americans, and Loyalists--alongside the Founding Fathers. Featuring essays by leading historians and a wealth of historical and newly commissioned visual material, the book explores how the Revolution reshaped the world and continues to challenge America's understanding of freedom and equality.