Plot Summary

The American Revolution

Geoffrey C. Ward, Ken Burns

The American Revolution

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2025

Book Brief

Geoffrey C. Ward, Ken Burns

The American Revolution

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2025
Book Details
Pages

608

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 1770s

First Publication Year

2025

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.6

1,017 ratings

93%

Loved it

5%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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The American Revolution by Geoffrey C. Ward and Ken Burns offers a visually engaging narrative and rich detail, praised for its storytelling and historical accuracy. Critics commend the compelling illustrations but note the limited depth in exploring complex political nuances. Overall, it's an accessible introduction for history enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The American Revolution?

Readers who would enjoy Geoffrey C. Ward and Ken Burns' The American Revolution are history enthusiasts who appreciate engaging narratives and visual storytelling. Comparable to readers of David McCullough's 1776, they seek detailed, accessible explorations of pivotal American events.

4.6

1,017 ratings

93%

Loved it

5%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

608

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 1770s

First Publication Year

2025

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15+ years

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