Become an expert on the Revolutionary War
American Revolution For Dummies capitalizes on the recent resurgence
of interest in the Revolutionary War period--one of the most important
in the history of the United States. From the founding fathers to the
Declaration of Independence, and everything that encapsulates this
extraordinary period in American history, American Revolution For
Dummies is your one-stop guide to the birth of the United States of
America.
Understanding the critical issues of this era is essential to the study
of subsequent periods in American history ... and this book makes it
more accessible than ever before.
- Covers events leading up to the war, including the Sugar Act, Stamp
Act, and the Boston Tea Party
- Provides information on The Declaration of Independence
- Offers insight on major battles, including the Battles of Lexington
and Concord, Bunker Hill, and Yorktown
- Reviews key figures, including George Washington, Charles Cornwallis,
the Marquis de Lafayette, and Alexander Hamilton
If you want or need to become more knowledgeable about the American War
of Independence and the people and period surrounding it, this book
gives you the information necessary to become an expert on the essential
details of the revolutionary period.