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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Rebels at sea privateering in the American Revolution
Dolin, Eric Jay author.
Paper Book
The heroic story of the founding of the U.S. Navy during the Revolution has been told many times, yet largely missing from maritime histories of America's first war is the ragtag fleet of private vessels that truly revealed the new nation's character--above all, its ambition and entrepreneurial...
Our first civil war patriots and loyalists in the American Revolution
Brands, H. W. author.
Paper Book
"A fast-paced, often riveting account of the military and political events leading up to the Declaration of Independence and those that followed during the war ... Brands does his readers a service by reminding them that division, as much as unity, is central to the founding of our nation."--...
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 minute men the first fight : myths and realities of the American revolution
Galvin, John R., 1929-2015

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