Description: "Some historians assert the American Revolution began long before the first shots of the war were fired. This essential volume about the conflict that led to the establishment of the United States starts with the causes of the war, delving into the events and policies that preceded the clash at Lexington and Concord. Readers will then learn about many other battles and how the Continental army under George Washington secured a final victory at Yorktown. The appealing book design includes historical images along with interesting sidebars and fact boxes that will motivate budding historians to learn about the nation's history in depth."--
