Title: Lafayette and the American Revolution
Author: Russell Freedman
ISBN: 9780823421824
Genre: Biography
Publication Year: 2010
Summary
This book is about Gilbert de Lafayette, from birth to death. Lafayette is one of the richest noble youngster in France in the 18th century. His wife is Adrienne de Noailles. Adrienne came from one of the most illustrious families in France. With his fortunate and his wife background, Lafayette can have a smooth and easy life. A bright future is in front of him, but he choose a rugged road. He wants to distinguish himself. When he first heard about colonists' rebellion, he had decided to be part of the revolution. His father-in-law and the King of France tried to stop Lafayette from traveling to America. In the age of 19, Lafayette escape from France to the battlefields of the America Revolutionary War and joins the colonists to fight against the Redcoats. Although Lafayette did not even step foot into a battlefield before, the Continental Congress granted him the title of Major General. Lafayette showed his bravery in battles and earned the respect as Major General. Besides fighting in the battlefield, Lafayette also played a decisive role on convinced French government to support the colonists in this war. The book included sources notes, bibliography, a time line, and an index.
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Starred review by Booklist.
2011 Notable Children's Books by Association for Library Service to Children
Title: American Revolution
Author: Stuart Murray
ISBN: 9780756610609
Series: DK Eyewitness Books
Publication Year: 2005
Summary
This book covers the big picture of the American Revolution. The book has articles about events, incidents, people, and places that are significant to the revolution. For example, there are articles about George Washington, the battle of Yorktown, and the Declaration of Independence. The articles are like the pieces of a puzzle that can put together and form the picture of the revolution. Photos, pictures, illustrations, and/or maps are accompanying the articles. For example, it has photos of pistols, pictures of illustrating the battles, and maps showing where are the major battles. It helps readers understand different aspects of the revolution. Same as other eyewitness books, this book has a Did You Know section that provides interesting facts about the topic. The Find Out More section provides web sites and places that readers can visit for further understanding about the American Revolution. The book has a time line, a glossary, and an index.Note
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Title: Black Heroes of the American Revolution
Author:Burke DavisISBN: 9780152085605
Publication Year: 1976
Summary
In every era of history, there always has nameless heroes. This is the same for the era of American Revolution. Two hundred years ago, America is the world of Whites. The recorded history for this period is also the history of Whites. It has very little records of Blacks, who had played importance role for this period. This book, Black Heroes of the American Revolution, had gathered information about some importance Black men of this period. One of the famous Blacks is Crispus Attucks. He was the first victim of Boston Massacre in 1770. It was the starting point for the American Revolution. Blacks also played the role of spy in the war, and James Armistead is one of them. He was the spy sent by Lafayette. James is the one who gives Lafayette importance information that became the key of the victory of the battle in Yorktown. This is the battle the ended the Revolutionary war. Besides these two Blacks heroes, this book tells more Black heroes story that should be knew by the people of this country.
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Reviewed by Publishers Weekly and School Library Journal
Title: Independence Now: The American Revolution 1763-1783
Author: Daniel Rosen
ISBN: 9780792267669
Audience: 9-12
Series: Crossroads America
Publication Year: 2004
Summary
The coverage of American Revolution's events is this book is brief, but it gives the large picture of this important history of America. The book contains short articles of influential people and events. The colorful pictures and the famous quotations caught readers' attention. The book started with an introduction about the changing society in colonies after the French and Indian War. An influence change is the colonists gain a different perspective on viewing themselves and their relationship with England. Chapter one of the book is about events that leaded to the revolution, such as the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party. Chapter two is about decisive battles of the war and the declaration of independence. Chapter three has articles that analysis the turning point of the war and comparing strengths and weaknesses of England and America. Chapter four is about how the France joined the America and the role of women and African-American in the American Revolution. Note
Positive review for Booklist
Title: Everybody's Revolution
Author: Thomas Fleming
ISBN: 9780439634045
Publication Year: 2006
The mainstream of the American Revolution books is about the how it happens and why it happens. This book takes a different perspective. It is about who involved in the war. Of course, it not about the George Washington or Lafayette or the English-Americans that who are well-known by the country. It is about minority groups that are not well-known by the public. The book begins with a chapter of stories of heroes who originate not from British, such as Irish, Scottish, German, Jewish, Swedish, Polish, French and more. The reminded chapters of the book is about the roles played by Blacks, Indians, Women, and Youngster in the War. They played the role of drummer, scout, spy, solider, leader, fundraiser, nurse, recruiter, messenger, washerwoman, and more. All these roles are essential for the American to win the war. The book has a glossary, resources page, and an index.
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Reviewed by Publishers Weekly, VOYA, Booklist and School Library Journal
