The American Revolution and the Fate of the World
In The American Revolution: A World War (by Richard Bell), award-winning historian Richard Bell offers a bold and revelatory look at America’s founding event as a truly global upheaval. Far beyond a struggle between the colonies and Britain, the Revolution rippled across continents—touching lives in India, Africa, Central America, and beyond.
Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, Bell reveals how this conflict reshaped the world, disrupting trade, sparking famine, transforming penal systems, and even creating the first global refugee crisis. Centered on the experiences of soldiers, women, enslaved people, and other ordinary individuals, this gripping narrative redefines the American Revolution as an international turning point that forever changed the course of history.
Details:
- Genre: U.S. History / American Revolution / World History
- Author: Richard Bell
- Format: Hardcover