"Taking place during the most critical period of our nation's birth, The First Conspiracy tells a remarkable and previously untold piece of American history that not only reveals George Washington's character, but also illuminates the origins of America's counterintelligence movement that led to the modern day CIA. In 1776, an elite group of soldiers were handpicked to serve as George Washington's bodyguards. Washington trusted them; relied on them....

Explores how the characters and lives of King George III of England and George Washington affected the progress and outcome of the American Revolution.

A biography of the patriot of the Revolution who had many trades, among them silver work, manufacture of copper, casting of bells, engraving, and destistry.

A biography of the first signer of the Declaration of Independence outlining all that he did for himself as well as what he did for Massachusetts and his new nation.

Presents the life of George Washington, focusing on the Revolutionary War years and his presidency.

"Abigail Adams was a strong woman far ahead of her time. She urged her husband, President John Adams, to 'remember the ladies' and despite having no formal education herself, she later advocated for equal education in public schools for both boys and girls. She was also the first First Lady to live in the White House! This biography tells the story of Abigail Adams and her role in America's Revolutionary War period"--

Recounts the life of the colonial statesman, merchant, and patriot who became prominent during the American Revolution.

Mercy Otis Warren was a colonial patriot who used her writing skills to support independence and record history. She wrote plays, poetry, and pamphlets that encouraged people to turn against the British and rally in support of independence. She eagerly participated in political discussion, which was unusual for women of that era. In 1805, the first American history book written by a woman was published-the three-volume History of the Rise, Progress,...