A companion to the PBS series The American Revolution, this volume by historian Geoffrey C. Ward offers a human-   centered retelling of America's founding struggle. It portrays the Revolution as a war for independence, a civil war, and   a global conflict, emphasizing the experiences of ordinary people--soldiers, women, African Americans, Native   Americans, and Loyalists--alongside the Founding Fathers. Featuring essays by leading historians and a wealth of   historical and newly commissioned visual material, the book explores how the Revolution reshaped the world and   continues to challenge America's understanding of freedom and equality.

 By Geoffrey C. Ward and Ken Burns