The Revolutionary War

''The Revolutionary War'' provides a detailed overview of the American battle for independence and the forging of a nation. From the earliest skirmishes at Lexington and Concord to the decisive victory at Yorktown, to the writing of the Constitution and the struggles of early national America, this book tracks both the logistical and intellectual dimensions of the ''revolution'', which, as John Adams said, took place ''in the hearts and minds of Americans . . .