5 best Fourth of July American Histories
Hear the crackling of gunpowder, smell the wafting sweetness of liberty, and feel the unity engraved in every page as we traverse the enriching journey of America's past. From the revolutionary battles to the intricate political intricacies, this genre brings you closer to the heart of American histories, told through the lens of the Fourth of July - the day that colored America with independence.
1776
By David McCullough
How it fits the "Fourth of July American Histories" vibe: This book provides a deeply engaging history of America's birth year. It beautifully captures the tension, distrust, and struggle that gave birth to a new nation on July 4th.
Publisher: Penguin Group(CA)
Page Count: 386
Published Date: 2006
John Adams
By David McCullough
How it fits the "Fourth of July American Histories" vibe: A biography of one of the founding fathers who was a major player in the drafting of the constitution and an advocate for American independence. Gives a detailed insight into the inception of Independence Day.
4 / 5 Stars on Google Books
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Page Count: 18
Published Date: 2008-01-29
Bunker Hill
By Nathaniel Philbrick
How it fits the "Fourth of July American Histories" vibe: The American Revolution ignites in this fascinating history, bringing alive a time of great excitement and zest that was crucial in the making of July fourth a holiday.
Publisher: Penguin
Page Count: 417
Published Date: 2014-04-29
The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution
By Adams University Professor Emeritus and James Duncan Phillips Professor of Early American History Bernard Bailyn, Bernard Bailyn
How it fits the "Fourth of July American Histories" vibe: This book delves into the ideological currents that were instrumental in shaping the American ideas about freedom and independence, eventually leading to the events of July 4th.
4 / 5 Stars on Google Books
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Page Count: 417
Published Date: 1992
American Sphinx
By Joseph J. Ellis
How it fits the "Fourth of July American Histories" vibe: This in-depth portrayal of Thomas Jefferson offers a close-up look at one of the key figures behind the Declaration of Independence that was declared on July 4th.
Publisher: Vintage
Page Count: 463
Published Date: 1998-04-07