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This Fierce People

The Untold Story of America's Revolutionary War in the South

17 minAlan Pell Crawford

What's it about

Think the American Revolution was just fought in the North? Discover the brutal, untold story of the war in the South, where neighbor turned against neighbor in a vicious civil war that truly secured America's independence and shaped its future. You'll go beyond the familiar tales of Lexington and Concord to uncover the guerrilla tactics, complex loyalties, and fierce personalities that defined this forgotten front. Learn how this savage conflict forged a uniquely Southern identity and why understanding it is essential to understanding America today.

Meet the author

Alan Pell Crawford is a distinguished historian and New York Times bestselling author specializing in the American founding and its key figures. A former congressional press secretary and U.S. Senate speechwriter, his deep experience within the halls of American power provides a unique lens through which he examines the political maneuverings and intense human drama of the Revolutionary War. This background informs his compelling narrative of the pivotal, yet often overlooked, southern campaign, bringing its complex characters and fierce conflicts to vivid life.

This Fierce People book cover

What's it about

Think the American Revolution was just fought in the North? Discover the brutal, untold story of the war in the South, where neighbor turned against neighbor in a vicious civil war that truly secured America's independence and shaped its future. You'll go beyond the familiar tales of Lexington and Concord to uncover the guerrilla tactics, complex loyalties, and fierce personalities that defined this forgotten front. Learn how this savage conflict forged a uniquely Southern identity and why understanding it is essential to understanding America today.

Meet the author

Alan Pell Crawford is a distinguished historian and New York Times bestselling author specializing in the American founding and its key figures. A former congressional press secretary and U.S. Senate speechwriter, his deep experience within the halls of American power provides a unique lens through which he examines the political maneuverings and intense human drama of the Revolutionary War. This background informs his compelling narrative of the pivotal, yet often overlooked, southern campaign, bringing its complex characters and fierce conflicts to vivid life.