Describes the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence as well as the personalities and politics behind its framing. Beginning with t

The text of the Declaration of Independence is accompanied by illustrations meant to help explain its meaning.

An acclaimed biographer writes the remarkable story of Alexander Hamilton, one of America's most influential and fascinating founding fathers, an

Why did the American Revolution take place? It was about more than the dates and details we all know: war elephants charging a fort in India and

Examines the people and events both in the American colonies and in Great Britain between 1760 and 1776 that led to the American Revolution.

A highly readable & fast-paced account of the life and times of George Washington.