
audiobook
by L. Carroll (Levi Carroll) Judson
This volume gathers the lives of two hundred and forty‑three men whose ideas and deeds shaped the American Revolution, from the most celebrated signers of the Declaration to the overlooked figures who nonetheless left their mark. Drawing on a range of contemporary documents, it presents each portrait in a concise, readable form that highlights the personal convictions and pivotal actions that drove the struggle for independence. The author weaves together the broader sweep of the war—its French‑Indian roots, its battles, and its ultimate triumph—while keeping the focus on the human stories at its heart.
Written in plain, laconic language, the work balances factual detail with thoughtful commentary aimed at inspiring reflection on civic virtue and patriotism. Illustrated passages and carefully edited notes make the text accessible to a wide audience, especially the everyday reader seeking both knowledge and moral insight. The result is a compact yet vivid tribute to the sages and heroes who forged a new republic.
Language
en
Duration
~22 hours (1305K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Patrick Hopkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works from the University of Michigan Digital Libraries.)
Release date
2010-10-25
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known for sweeping 19th-century biographies of the American Revolution, this writer brought the lives of founders and patriots to a broad popular audience. His books mix admiration, storytelling, and a strong interest in the people behind major events.
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