Liberty Tavern
byPublished in 1976 but currently available in an electronic version via Amazon and Barnes and Noble. This is historical fiction at its finest. The…
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America’s First Declaration of Independence
byMyth: Americans did not formally resolve for independence until 1776. Busted: On October 4, 1774, the town meeting of Worcester, Massachusetts, declared that British…
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Private Yankee Doodle by Joseph Plumb Martin
byThis book is must reading for anyone interested in the American Revolution. It is by far the best account written by a private soldier. …
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Second Coming of a Revolutionary War Patriot
byExcept outside of historical circles, Revolutionary War figures are not widely known, and are even more rarely celebrated. There are the ones you would…
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Top 10 American Revolution YouTube Videos
byYouTube is synonymous with Gangnam Style, Giant Double Rainbows and the Evolution of Dance, but not the American Revolution, right? Wrong. When it comes…
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Valentine to Miss Mercy Scollay
byWhen researching the biography of Revolutionary War hero Dr. Joseph Warren, I had the unexpected pleasure of becoming acquainted with his fiancée Miss Mercy…
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The Essential American Revolution Library
byThe American Revolution is quite obviously a very broad topic. It would require a huge quantity of books, even watered down to the “essentials,”…
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The True Start of the American Revolution
byMyth: The American Revolution started at Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775. Busted: All of contiguous Massachusetts – except Boston! – cast off…
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John Adams’s Rule of Thirds
byDear Mr. History: I often hear that John Adams estimated that one-third of Americans supported the Revolution, one-third opposed it, and one-third was neutral. …
10 Questions with Don Troiani
byAsk any Civil War or Rev War buff to name one modern day historical artist and chances are Don Troiani will come to mind…
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Revolutionary War 101: Beginning Books
byWhen any reader is new to a subject it often is hard to know where to start. Once underway studying the American Revolution the…
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Life in the Southern Colonies (part 3 of 3)
byTransportation in the eighteenth century was a major factor in the growth of economic activity in the colonial period. The most common transportation of…
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Top 10 Facts About British Soldiers
by1 // They were volunteers The British Army was not allowed to force men into service by conscription or impressment. When the war began,…
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The Pine Tree Riot
byWho can call to mind the Pine Tree Riot? Until recently, this act of defiance to accepting British authority was one with which I…
Top 10 Most Popular Articles in January 2013
byJanuary was an exciting launch month for us. We published a smorgasbord of great content from several authors: Todd Andrlik, Rick Britton, Hugh T….
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Top 10 Revolutionary War Novels
byWhen we speak of history books normally we refer to non-fiction. But, what of fiction? There is a definite place for novels in our…
James Monroe: Bona Fide Hero of the American Revolution
by“It may be doubted whether so small a number of men ever employed so short a space of time with greater and more lasting…
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Life in the Southern Colonies (part 2 of 3)
byRead Part 1 The economic life of the Southern colonists was also most positive as the colonial period continued. Up until the end of…
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Tarleton: Before He Became “Bloody Ban”
byBefore he became “Bloody Ban,” Banastre Tarleton fought in New York and learned the difficulties of cornering seasoned Continental cavalry. “Surrender you damned rebel,…
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John Trumbull: Art and Politics in the Revolution
byThe American Revolution and the decade of disputes with Great Britain that preceded it marked a major turning point in the development of political…
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Top 10 Revolutionary War Movies
byThis ranking of the best American Revolution films is based on my own appreciation of the movies. Obviously, any attempt to rank films in…
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The Greatest Scoop of All Time?
byHistory is one giant game of telephone with information passed, often through multiple sources, to the present day. As such, it is full of…
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Life in the Southern Colonies (Part 1 of 3)
byAs the mid-eighteenth century arrived, life for the Southern colonists was the best that the British colonial experience could ever have yielded. In almost…
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11 Questions with Thomas Fleming
byThomas Fleming is one of the most prolific authors of American Revolution history. He has written 20 nonfiction books that have won prizes and…
The Strange Odyssey of George Merchant, Rifleman
byWhen Congress, in late June 1775, authorized the raising of six rifle companies from Pennsylvania and Virginia, George Merchant enlisted as a private. He…
Writing the Declaration Today
byWhat if the Declaration of Independence was written with today’s technology and collaboration tools? This two-minute “History Reimagined” video shows us how it might…
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All For Liberty
byRevolutionary War films are a rarity. Good ones are as scarce as hens teeth. All For Liberty is a great one. In the past…
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Unending Passions: The Knox Letters
byUnending Passions: The Knox Letters, by Pamela Murrow, is a remarkable collection of never before transcribed personal letters between Revolutionary War Major General Henry…
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The Ultimate Revolutionary War Infographic
byEvery day, we are bombarded by visually stunning infographics about virtually every subject. Data visualizations help people digest large chunks of info and have…
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Wondering About Washington
byDear Mr. History: Some say that George Washington lost more battles than he won and was a lousy general. What’s your take? Sincerely, Wondering…
The History Coma
byHistory. That word is dreaded not just by those slouching in the back rows of classrooms but by huge masses of humanity. The word…
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General George Washington, a Military Life
byFor over 230 years books and articles have been written about George Washington. Every facet of his life, his personality, his accomplishments and his…
America’s Favorite Pastime 1774
byOne of America’s favorite pastimes in 1774 was the cruel bloodsport of bull-baiting, pitting an enraged bull against several tough dogs in a fight…
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Financial Hero?
byThe American Revolution was fought not only by soldiers, seamen and politicians; it was also fought by civilians. Some of these civilians bore arms; others provided supplies; still others such as Haym Salomon fought with their wits and their administrative skills.
The Record-setting Philadelphia Mariner
by“John Ashmead, Philadelphia mariner, had the unique distinction of performing one hundred voyages in a long, exciting, useful life. The accomplishment was never exceeded,…
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April Morning
byApril Morning is a novel covering a 24 hour period in Lexington, Massachusetts when the American War for Independence began. The story is compellingly…
Crash Course: Tea, Taxes, etc.
byAfter writing seven books, New York Times bestselling author John Green stopped textual communication and began vlogging, or video blogging. Working with his brother,…
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General Nathanael Greene’s Hat
byA few weeks ago my doctor was talking to me about the sun, skin cancer and sunstroke. He asked if I wore a hat….
Stamp Act Incentive
byIn the 29 Aug 1765 Pennsylvania Gazette, three area printers leveraged the cursed Stamp Act as incentive to buy their almanacs.