Cover of The American Revolution

The American Revolution

Narrated by Robert Petkoff , Beth Hicks , Fred Sanders , Ken Burns

Released
November 11, 2025
Length
22 hrs 48 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Random House Audio
In this engaging audiobook, award-winning historian Geoffrey C. Ward explores the American Revolution as a transformative struggle for independence, highlighting the diverse perspectives of not just the Founding Fathers, but also ordinary soldiers and underrepresented groups such as women, African Americans, and Native Americans. Expanding on an upcoming PBS series, the narrative examines the conflict's global implications and cultural ramifications, enriched by contributions from esteemed historians like Vincent Brown and Maya Jasanoff. This human-centered history invites listeners to reflect on the ideals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness that continue to resonate today.

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