About This Book
The American Revolution (2025) expands on the sweeping saga of the American Revolutionary War for independence from the six-part PBS series of the same name. It captures, with considerable detail and rich empathy for the individuals on all sides, the broad international context for the conflict which kick-started more than two centuries of anti-colonial revolutions around the world.
Who Should Read This?
- Those craving the behind-the-scenes context and global impacts of important events
- History buffs curious about resistance movements and decolonial revolutions around the world
- Anyone interested in the less known context of America’s founding and revolutionary perspectives that are often overlooked
About the Author
Geoffrey C. Ward is a historian, screenwriter, and author who’s written or coauthored more than 20 books on American history. His biography A First-Class Temperament won the National Book Critics Circle Award and the Francis Parkman Prize. He’s been the principal screenwriter for Ken Burns since 1984, and his documentary work has earned him seven Emmy Awards, two Writers Guild of America Awards, and recognition from the Organization of American Historians. Ken Burns is a documentary filmmaker who’s directed and produced over 30 historical documentaries including The Civil War, Baseball, Jazz, The Vietnam War, and The American Revolution. His storytelling approach has earned him 17 Emmy Awards, two Grammy Awards, the National Humanities Medal, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
