America at 250: History of the American Revolution nonfiction for adults

Celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary by checking out some history books about the American Revolution. Browse this list for titles available at the Sussex County Library System.

Updated February 10, 2026
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The struggle for sea power a naval history of the American Revolution
Willis, Sam author.
Paper Book
A fascinating naval perspective on one of the greatest of all historical conundrums: How did thirteen isolated colonies, which in 1775 began a war with Britain without a navy or an army, win their independence from the greatest naval and military power on earth? The American...
Valiant ambition George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the fate of the American Revolution
Philbrick, Nathaniel author.
Paper Book
A New York Times Bestseller Winner of the George Washington Prize A surprising account of the middle years of the American Revolution and the tragic relationship between George Washington and Benedict Arnold, from the New York Times bestselling author of...
George Washington's secret six the spy ring that saved the American Revolution
Kilmeade, Brian
Paper Book
When General George Washington beat a hasty retreat from New York City in August 1776, many thought the American Revolution might soon be over. Instead, Washington rallied - thanks in large part to a little-known, top-secret group called teh Culper Spy Ring. Washington realized that he...
The unknown American Revolution the unruly birth of democracy and the struggle to create America
Nash, Gary B.
Paper Book
In the rows of august marble busts that commemorate the American Revolution, we have lost sight of the true radical spirit of the longest and most disruptive upheaval in our history, argues distinguished American historian Gary B. Nash. In this brilliant reexamination of the swirl of ideology,...
Redcoats & Rebels the American Revolution through British eyes
Hibbert, Christopher, 1924-2008
Paper Book
The American Revolution a world war
Allison, David K., 1950- editor of compilation.
Paper Book
A lavishly illustrated essay collection that looks through a global lens at the American Revolution and re-positions it as the real 1st world war "Every American should read this marvelous book." -Douglas Brinkley, author of Rightful Heritage- Franklin D. Roosevelt...
Revolution song a story of American freedom
Shorto, Russell author.
Paper Book
From the author of the acclaimed history The Island at the Center of the World, an intimate new epic of the American Revolution that reinforces its meaning for today. Russell Shorto's work has been praised as "first-rate intellectual history" (Wall Street Journal),...

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