Contributor Close-Up: Alec D. Rogers
What is the focus of your research and writing? I review books about the Revolutionary period. I’ve always enjoyed reading book reviews, but often…
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Who was the most promising person of the Founding Era?
For our first post of the New Year—a time when resolutions are announced, new leaves are turned, and anticipation and hope for a fulfilling…
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Recent JAR News
The Journal of the American Revolution reaches a wide audience and is regularly cited on other web sites, in scholarly books and articles, newspapers, and…
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What is the best audiovisual material to teach students about the American Revolution or Founding Era?
One of our readers, an educator, asked the JAR editors a question that we chose to put before our contributors: What is the best…
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Revolution Road with the Journal of the American Revolution: Todd Braisted on the Military Role of Loyalists
On the first Friday of each month those who have Sirius XM radio can listen to “Revolution Road with the Journal of the American…
Help Save the Spitfire
Our article about Edward Wigglesworth’s diary has brought a lot of attention to the Spitfire gunboat, a well-preserved Revolutionary War warship that is in danger of…
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What Strategy Could Either Side Have Used to Win the War in 1776?
Open warfare began in America in 1775, and the colonies declared independence from Great Britain in 1776. We asked our contributors to speculate on…
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Revolution Road with the Journal of the American Revolution
On the first Friday of each month those who have Sirius XM radio can listen to a new program, Revolution Road with the Journal…
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Books from the Past: A Question for JAR Contributors
Books are an important resource for any researcher. As approaches to the interpretation of history change and new primary source material comes to light,…
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Contributor Close-up: Eric Sterner
Eric Sterner is a writer and historian living in Northern Virginia, who has worked primarily in the fields of national security and aerospace policy…
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New Additions to the JAR Team
Managing Editor Don N. Hagist is pleased to announce two new additions to the Journal of the American Revolution’s editorial team. Adrian Rutt, who most…
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Join the Revolution! A Survey of Our Subscribers is Coming
We want to hear from you! This summer we are going to conduct an email survey of JAR subscribers to get an idea of…
An Interview with Author Martin Ganzglass
JAR: You’ve just completed the latest in your series of novels on the American Revolution. Tell a bit about the series as a whole…
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Happy Fourth of July! . . . and a Question
For something special this Independence Day, we asked JAR contributors a simple but thought-provoking question. Their answers are insightful and remind us of the…
The Dave Nemo Show to Celebrate the Fourth of July with Three JAR Contributors
This July 4th, Sirius XM radio personality Dave Nemo has invited Don Hagist, Wayne Lynch, and James Kirby Martin to discuss aspects of the…
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Journal of the American Revolution Author Interview: Roxane Orgill
Author Roxane Orgill’s new book is Siege: How General Washington Kicked the British Out of Boston and Launched a Revolution (Candlewick Press, 2018), which takes the…
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Washington, Congress, and War Strategy, 1779
If you think that 1779 was a quiet year during which Gen. George Washington carefully kept his army out of reach of his British…
The 2018 Annual Volume is In!
Our fourth annual volume of the Journal of the American Revolution is available for immediate purchase. Featuring some of the best historical research and…
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Fiddlers Who Deserted
Drums, fifes, and bands provided martial music ranging from battlefield signals to ceremonious pomp. The drummers, fifers, and musicians might also provide casual entertainment…
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Musicians Who Deserted
There were drummers, there were fifers, and then there were men who had general musical talent, capable of playing several instruments. Many British, American…
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Fifers Who Deserted
Fifes provided a melodic complement to the drums that provided cadence and conveyed signals to armies in the American Revolution. Like drummers, fifers were…
Drummers Who Deserted
Primary sources are essential for the best historical scholarship and writing. This week we will be examining advertisements for deserters who played instruments in…
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Interview with Author and Illustrator Michael Dooling
Michael Dooling is an author and illustrator of educational children’s books about important periods in American History. One of his books, George Washington’s Army…
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Contributor Close-up: Patrick H. Hannum
About Patrick H. Hannum Patrick H. Hannum is currently serving as an associate professor in the Joint and Combined Warfighting School, Joint Forces Staff…
Two Recent Reviews of Titles from the Journal of the American Revolution Books Series
Two outstanding reviews of titles in the Journal of the American Revolution Books Series were recently published. In the Spring 2018 issue of Army…
Happy Birthday, George Washington!
Today, February 22, 2018, is George Washington’s 286th birthday. We asked some of our editors and contributors to reflect on George Washington, his role…
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Announcing the Winner of the 2017 Journal of the American Revolution Book of the Year Award
Journal of the American Revolution today announced its winner and runner-up for the 2017 Journal of the American Revolution Book of the Year Award….
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A Tribute to Founding Editor Todd Andrlik
Journal of the American Revolution founder Todd Andrlik has moved on to other pursuits. Some of JAR’s early contributors reflect on his influence: The…
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Journal of the American Revolution Now Managed and Published by Bruce H. Franklin and Westholme Publishing
After five years at the helm of the Journal of the American Revolution Todd Andrlik is pleased to announce that Bruce H. Franklin and…
GONE FISHIN’: RETURNING JANUARY 8
After another busy and exciting year, Journal of the American Revolution is taking a vacation to tackle a few other projects. Look for us again on January 8,…
Top 10 Articles of November 2017
We at JAR are very thankful for all our readers and expert writers. In November, we welcomed two new writers: Charles R. Foy and…
Black Friday 2017! The Best American Revolution Books for Gifts
Nothing is better than the gift of knowledge, so consider some of these books for that special history lover on your shopping list. Here…
A Week of Martha Washington’s Pies, Day 4 (of 4)
Everyone loves pie, everyone loves Martha Washington, and everyone loves… well, two out of three will have to do. But if you do love…
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A Week of Martha Washington’s Pies, Day 3 (of 4)
Wool production was critical to the early American economy, and if there were sheep in the fields there were bound to be sheep dishes…
New JAR Book: John Adams vs Thomas Paine: Rival Plans for the Early Republic by Jett B. Conner
We are very happy to announce our newest JAR book is now available for sale. John Adams vs Thomas Paine: Rival Plans for the…
A Week of Martha Washington’s Pies, Day 2 (of 4)
We’ve all heard the expression, “eat humble pie.” It’s used at a metaphor, but humble pie was a real thing and Martha Washington had…
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A Week of Martha Washington’s Pies, Day 1 (of 4)
Pie is a perennial favorite at Thanksgiving, and the more varieties the better. Pie was also an eighteenth century staple, with far more types…
Top 10 Articles of October 2017
Happy Halloween to all our readers! Before we look back at our most popular articles of the month, please join us in welcoming three…
Top 10 Articles of September 2017
This September we welcomed two new writers—Bradley Sussner and Tom Shachtman—and published a flurry of fascinating articles. We are all anxiously awaiting the publication of our…