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American Revolution / written by Stuart Murray.

DK Smithsonian (other title)
Eyewitness American Revolution (other title)

Murray, Stuart, 1948- (author.). Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc., (publisher.). Smithsonian Institution, (sponsor.).

Summary:

Become an eyewitness to the American struggle for independence, from the events that sparked the war all the way through to the signing of the Constitution. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour through revolutionary America. Discover how American soldiers won battles against the great British Empire, plus see the muskets and cannons of the armies, learn how soldiers were drilled, and find out why Yorktown was not the end of the Revolution. Eyewitness American Revolution will bring you face-to-face with American revolutionaries including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Hancock, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin. This museum in a book uses striking full-colour photographs and illustrations of colonial weaponry, the notorious British red-coat uniform, deadly warships, the historic Declaration of Independence, and much more as well as amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines to help bring this extraordinary war to life. Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new eyewitness feature - fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.

Presents a visual guide to the people, battles, and events of America's war for independence, and includes explanatory text.

Record details

ISBN: 0744052262
ISBN: 0744052270
ISBN: 9780744052268
ISBN: 9780744052275
ISBN: 9798890330086
Physical Description: 72 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 29 cm.
Edition: Revised edition, American edition.
Publisher: New York : DK Publishing, [2022]
Copyright: ©2022.

Content descriptions

General Note:	"Discover how a few brave patriots battled a great empire-- the commanders, the conflicts, and the weaponry"--Cover. "In association with the Smithsonian Institution." At head of title: Eyewitness.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliography (page 68) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	British America -- War in New World -- Taxation without representation -- Opposing leaders -- Revolution in the air -- Breed's Hill and Boston -- Recruiting and training -- The two armies -- Early Northern battles -- Independence -- Into battle -- Victory at Saratoga -- Frontier attacks -- Winter soldier -- Symbols of freedom -- French alliance -- War at sea -- Embattled New York -- Spies and traitors -- The home front -- Camps and prisons -- The soldier's doctor -- War for the South -- Yorktown -- The last two years of war -- A new nation emerges -- George Washington -- Did you know? -- Timeline -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index.
Study Program Information Note:	Accelerated Reader AR MG 8.7 2 87193.