Asking us to choose one book recommendation on the American Revolution is like asking us to pick our favorite child. But we're giving it a shot anyway! #AskMoAR https://twitter.com/dogsjustthedogs/status/1242112155744456705?s=20

Ideological Origins of the American Revolution by Bernard Bailyn

Bailyn explains many of the ideas and principles at the root of the American Revolution using American political pamphlets published between 1750-76.

Phil Mead, Director of Curatorial Affairs & Chief Historian

A Revolutionary People at War: The Continental Army and American Character by Charles Royster

Digs into the tenuous relationship between Continental Army and American people, emphasizes complexities with voices/stories of the “not-so-famous.”

Matthew Skic, Associate Curator

Women of the Republic: Intellect and Ideology in Revolutionary America by Linda Kerber

One of the first to focus on women in the era and their participation during the war. Tells a compelling story through women's eyes.

Marcela Micucci, Curatorial Fellow in Women’s History

A Revolutionary People at War: The Continental Army and American Character by Charles Royster (for starters)

The Marketplace of Revolution: How Consumer Politics Shaped American Independence by T.H. Breen (already into it)

Mark Turdo, Curator of Collections & Special Projects

The Shoemaker and the Tea Party by Al Young

This book shows how everyday people contributed to and experienced the Revolution, and how they were or weren't included in the popular memory of those events.

Tyler Putman, Gallery Interpretations Manager

The American Revolution: A History by Gordon Wood

For anyone new, it's short, comprehensive, nuanced but clear.

Elizabeth Grant, Director of Learning & Engagement

... and finally ...

Washington's Crossing by David Hackett Fischer

Hannah Boettcher, Special Programs Manager