The American Revolution
An Intimate History
What's it about
Think the American Revolution was just about powdered wigs and stuffy speeches? Discover the real, untold stories of the ordinary men and women—farmers, merchants, and enslaved people—whose personal sacrifices and radical choices truly forged a new nation. Go beyond the well-known battles and founding fathers. You'll learn how private letters, diaries, and forgotten accounts reveal the messy, intimate, and often contradictory human drama behind America's fight for independence. This is the Revolution as you've never heard it before.
Meet the author
Geoffrey C. Ward is a renowned historian and seven-time Emmy Award-winning writer, celebrated for his extensive documentary collaborations with filmmaker Ken Burns on American history. Their partnership, built on a shared passion for bringing the past to life, combines Ward's meticulous research and narrative skill with Burns's iconic filmmaking. This unique synergy allows them to unearth the personal, intimate stories that define America's most pivotal moments, transforming complex historical events into deeply human experiences for a new generation.
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