Explorer's Guide To America's Revolutionary War

Jam-packed with full-color images, detailed maps, and hundreds of historic sites, An Explorer's Guide to America's Revolutionary War is the ultimate travel guide to America's fight for freedom and democracy. Written by acclaimed historian Robert M. Dunkerly, this indispensable handbook takes you from colonial unrest to full-grown war to the creation of a new nation. Sidebars highlight important people, significant events, and interesting facts for a deeper understanding of the war. A Taste of History's chef Walter Staib provides insight into the culinary side with a series of features. Inside you'll also find:

* Comprehensive information on historic houses, battlefields, churches, monuments, national historic sites, museums, historical markers, and more
* Detailed visitor information on how to visit each site
* 9 walking tours of revolutionary cities with step-by-step directions and colorful maps
* Overview maps for each state that include battles and points of interest, plus detailed battlefield maps that highlight the action
* A list of the 25 most important events to put the war into historical perspective
* A fact-filled chapter providing a Revolutionary War primer