American Revolution for Dummies
Steve Wiegand
Nov 2019 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Michael Butler Murray
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American Revolution For Dummies capitalizes on the recent resurgence of interest in the Revolutionary War period-one of the most important in the history of the United States. From the founding fathers to the Declaration of Independence, and everything that encapsulates this extraordinary period in American history, American Revolution For Dummies is your one-stop guide to the birth of the United States of America. Understanding the critical issues of this era is essential to the study of subsequent periods in American history . . . and this book makes it more accessible than ever before. - Covers events leading up to the war, including the Sugar Act, Stamp Act, and the Boston Tea Party - Provides information on The Declaration of Independence - Offers insight on major battles, including the Battles of Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, and Yorktown - Reviews key figures, including George Washington, Charles Cornwallis, the Marquis de Lafayette, and Alexander Hamilton
About the author
Steve Wiegand is an award-winning political journalist and history writer. He has worked as a reporter and columnist for the San Diego Evening Tribune, the San Francisco Chronicle, and the Sacramento Bee, where he currently writes a thrice-weekly political column.
Michael Butler Murray is a professional actor, narrator, and musician who has voiced over fifty-five audiobooks. His recorded titles run the spectrum from dramatic to comedic fiction and nonfiction titles varying in topics from the Middle East to understanding your dog's olfactory senses.
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