An Explorer's Guide to America's Revolutionary War

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this 464-page guidebook, jam-packed with full-color images, detailed maps, and thousands of historic sites, is the ultimate handbook to America's fight for freedom and democracy. Written by an acclaimed historian, it takes you from colonial days through discontent to full-blown war. Sidebars highlight important people, significant events, and interesting facts for a deeper understanding of the war. As a special feature, A Taste of History's Chef Walter Staib provides insight into the culinary side with a series of features. Inside you'll also find detailed visitor information to visit each site, 9 walking tours of revolutionary cities with step-by-step instructions, overview maps for each state including battles and points of interest, specific battlefield maps highlighting the action of the biggest battles, and a fact-filled chapter providing a Revolutionary War primer.