Revolutionary category: 2684 books

“[A] monumental dual biography . . . a distinguished work, combining deep research, a pleasing narrative style and an abundance of fresh insights, a rare combination.”—The Dallas Morning News The third and fourth presidents have long been considered proper gentlemen, with Thomas Jefferson’s...

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The remarkable true story of a turn-of-the-19th century murder and the trial that ensued—a showdown in which iconic political rivals Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr joined forces to make sure justice was served—from bestselling author of the Edgar finalist, Murder of the Century. In the...

A major new biography of the fourth president of the United States by New York Times bestselling author Lynne Cheney Lin-Manuel Miranda's play "Hamilton" has reignited interest in the founding fathers; it features James Madison among its vibrant cast of characters. This majestic new biography...

It is not uncommon to hear Christians argue that America was founded as a Christian nation. But how true is this claim? In this compact book, David L. Holmes offers a clear, concise and illuminating look at the spiritual beliefs of our founding fathers. He begins with an informative account of the...

Historian David O. Stewart restores James Madison to his proper place as the most significant Founding Father and framer of the new nation: “A fascinating look at how one unlikely figure managed to help guide…a precarious confederation of reluctant states to a self-governing republic that has...

The definitive life of Jefferson in one volume, this biography relates Jefferson's private life and thought to his prominent public position and reveals the rich complexity of his development. As Peterson explores the dominant themes guiding Jefferson's career--democracy, nationality, and enlightenment--and...

"An important book…[R]ichly rewarding. It is full of fascinating insights about Jefferson." —Gordon S. Wood, New York Review of Books Hailed by critics and embraced by readers, "Most Blessed of the Patriarchs" is one of the richest and most insightful accounts of Thomas...

In this swift, insightful book, New York Times bestselling author Thomas Fleming brings vividly to life the remarkable youth of Thomas Jefferson, one of America's greatest presidents. Here are all of Jefferson's early triumphs and tragedies - from his inspired design and construction of Monticello...

　　一個人總是有一天要死的，請您們不要過份傷心吧！─郭慶寫給妻子的遺書 　　爸爸媽媽養育兒長大，兒非但沒有報養育之恩，反留給爸爸媽媽悲傷，死前就是此點使兒流淚不已。爸爸媽媽生兒並非沒有可安慰的地方。兒從小自知努力，家雖窮，卻因此更求上進，長大更立志，希求人們都能快樂過著日子。─江炳興寫給父母的遺書 **　　生死已定，唯有恐怖年代遺失的歌還要再唱。 　　六位作家用文學的筆、歷史的眼，重現白色恐怖受難者的遺書** 　　一九五○年代與一九六○年代，有兩群臺灣的年輕人，為了希求一個更好的社會，成為抗爭者。前者是「省工委」的參與者，後者是泰源事件的當事者。他們遭到政府逮捕並判處死刑，槍決前，他們寫下遺書，但遺書被扣押，直到二○一一年後，經家屬奔走力爭與各方聲援，這批遺書才送達家人手中。 　　為了使這些遺書的故事為世人所知，六位作者首度跨界合作，藉由閱讀受難者獄中書信、遺書與判決書，參考歷史文獻與訪談家屬，以文學敘事的手法，重現記憶分歧的白色恐怖歷史，以及受難者與家屬身心的斑斑刻痕。 　　這些遲了六十年的遺書，讓我們知道，以為已經過去的事，其實才剛開始，以為不存在的東西，其實一直都在。遺書終於送達，而臺灣社會對於這些遺書的記憶才正要開始。 本書特色 　　◎本書除有寫作者的專文，更收錄了遺書與家書的原件檔案，以及每一個傳主珍貴的照片。 名人推薦 　　丘延亮、季季、陳列、唐香燕、張則周  ...

This culinary biography recounts the 1784 deal that Thomas Jefferson struck with his slaves, James Hemings. The founding father was traveling to Paris and wanted to bring James along “for a particular purpose”— to master the art of French cooking. In exchange for James’s cooperation, Jefferson...

**A New York Times Book Review Notable Book of 2017 From the great historian of the American Revolution, New York Times-bestselling and Pulitzer-winning Gordon Wood, comes a majestic dual biography of two of America's most enduringly fascinating figures, whose partnership helped birth a nation,...

Most Americans know Andrew Jackson as a frontier rebel against political and diplomatic norms, a "populist" champion of ordinary people against the elitist legacy of the Founding Fathers. Many date the onset of American democracy to his 1829 inauguration. Despite his reverence for the "sovereign...

In the summer of 1776, fifty-six men risked their lives and livelihood to defy King George III and sign the Declaration of Independence—yet how many of them do we actually remember? Signing Their Lives Away introduces readers to the eclectic group of statesmen, soldiers, slaveholders, and scoundrels...