Factology: American Revolution is a fascinating, fact-packed guide to the pivotal events, bold leaders, and big ideas that sparked America's fight for independence and the founding of a new nation.
This book tells the story of how 13 overlooked colonies under careless British rule banded together to fight for their rights and claim independence. Find out how, within three decades, these plucky outsiders built a democratic republic of nearly four million people that would go on to become the most powerful country in the world.
You'll take an action-packed journey through monumental events that would shape the lives of millions for generations to come - from the Boston Tea Party to the inauguration of President George Washington and beyond.
How did the United States' Founding Fathers come up with their country's new rules and institutions that would last hundreds of years? When and where were the big decisions made? And why did the British get it so badly wrong? Discover all the answers and so much more in Factology: American Revolution.
Each volume in the Factology series provides a fast-paced and fun introduction to its subject, explaining key concepts and highlighting significant events in a manner that is clear, accessible and entertaining.
Author Biography
The Factology series has been created by Button Books' team of writers, editors, specialist historians and designers, who have collectively worked across a wide range of media including: books, magazines, newspapers, TV and radio. The design team have also worked for worldwide brands including: Nickelodeon, Penguin Books, Renault, MTV, Virgin and Levi's.
Number of Pages: 96
Dimensions: 0.6 x 9.9 x 8.1 IN
Publication Date: July 28, 2026
