As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, there’s no better time to explore the people and events that shaped our nation’s history. Whether you’re interested in the fight for independence, the stories of the Founding Fathers and Mothers, the experiences from our allies, or stories from closer to home, Hamilton East Public Library offers a variety of engaging titles to help you deepen your understanding. Browse these recommended reads and discover new perspectives on America’s journey.
Declaring Independence: Why 1776 Matters by Edward J Larson
Revolutionary Summer: The Birth of American Independence by Joseph J. Ellis
Revolution song: a story of American freedom by Russell Shorto
Celebrating Hamilton County Indiana: 200 years of change
Unlikely General: “Mad” Anthony Wayne and the battle for America Stockwell by Mary Wayne
Rick Atkinson’s books on the American Revolution:
The British Are Coming: The War for America, Lexington to Princeton,1775-1777
The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston,1777-1780
Founding Mothers: The Women Who Raised Our Nation Roberts, Cokie
Nathaniel Philbrick’s books on the American Revolution:
Bunker Hill: a City, a Siege, a Revolution
Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the Fate of the American Revolution
In the Hurricane’s Eye: The Genius of George Washington and the Victory at Yorktown