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Scrappy farmers. Aristocratic landowners. Eccentric geniuses. These were the rebels who took on the world's greatest power - and won. From the rebellion against "taxation without representation" to the beginnings of American self-government, readers will learn how this unlikely group of colonists shaped a new nation. This book features all readers need to know about this exciting time:- The beginnings of colonial unrest and rebellion- The drafting and signing of the Declaration of Independence- Major battles, including Lexington and Concord, Trenton, Saratoga, Valley Forge, and Yorktown- Daily life for soldiers and ordinary colonists on both sides of the war- The birth of the United StatesThis easy-to-read book covers all the key players and major eventsfrom King George III and George Washington to the Boston Tea Party and the launch of a new government. The interesting facts and vivid details inside will turn any history-phobe into an enthusiastic history buff!
Daniel P. Murphy, Ph.D. is a history professor at Hanover College in Hanover, Indiana and the author of numerous articles and book reviews. He is co-author of The Everything World War II Book, and he was a contributing author for The American Presidents. He lives in Louisville, KY.