The American Revolution, DK
The American Revolution, DK
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The American Revolution
A History

Author: DK

Narrator: William Roberts

Unabridged: 18 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: DK

Published: 11/26/2019

Synopsis

An easy-to-listen-to audiobook about The American Revolution - one of the most important events of Western history - in DK's inimitable style, narrated by William Roberts.

The Declaration of Independence is one of the most pivotal documents in Western history, along with the Magna Carta and Emancipation Proclamation. Almost two hundred and fifty years after the founding fathers signed the Declaration and heralded the birth of the United States, the story of how America overthrew the British is as meaningful today as when the ink was still wet on the page.

This audiobook explains the story of every major military action with comprehensive timelines for every stage of the Revolutionary War. This account also includes revealing first-person accounts by soldiers and civilians, as well as discussion of the treatment of prisoners and what the wars meant for women, Native Americans and African Americans.

The American Revolution: A History brings the drama of the Revolutionary War to life with DK's unique compelling narrative.

© 2016 Dorling Kindersley Ltd © 2019 DK Audio

About The Author

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.   Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Scott on February 06, 2010

Chapters presenting unique and unexpected facets of Revolutionary ideology from those experiencing the conflict from various local communities.......more

Goodreads review by Ruth on August 01, 2007

Yes, the American Revolution WAS a Revolution, full of class-based violence and radicalism. Al Young reclaims it all for you. Well-written but definitely an academic read.......more

Goodreads review by Todd on April 20, 2017

Great selection of essay's on the American Revolution that focus on the "importance of class...the active role played by common people in shaping the events...and the impact of radicalism."......more

Quotes

"There's enough content to give readers an understanding of why this historical period is important; some of the material will even give students a better grasp than textbooks." — School Library Journal

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