Joel Tyler Headley's classic history of the American Revolution is a gripping account of the men who led the Continental Army to victory. From George Washington's early struggles to build an effective fighting force to the heroic exploits of lesser-known generals, Headley provides a comprehensive and insightful portrait of the leaders who fought and died for American independence. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the United States and the birth of American democracy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.