The Origins of American Independence

Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson working on the Declaration of Independence,

The story of the American Revolution is endlessly fascinating - the remarkable people, the reluctance and hesitation of the colonists, opportunities missed by the British.

The great 19th century historian, George Bancroft, wrote. "The strength of patriotism, however it might seem to slumber, was ready to break forth in every crisis of danger, as a beam of light ceases to be invisible when it has something to shine upon. The people never lost buoyant self-reliance, nor the readiness to make sacrifices for the public good."

History of the United States, Vol. 6. Learn more here.