American Revolution Author Finding the Truth About the Past
History isn't just a list of dates; it's the story of who we are. Yet, much of what we know about America's founding has been filtered through decades of political interpretation. James Thompson , a dedicated American Revolution author, challenges these established narratives, offering a "forensic" approach to history that strips away 20th-century distortions to reveal the unvarnished truth of the nation's origins. A Forensic Look at the Revolution Thompson’s American Revolution Series comprises four books that dissect the era with surgical precision. Unlike traditional accounts, which often view the Revolution through the lens of modern progressive reform, Thompson argues that the original patriots were driven primarily by a desire for self-governance rather than social reform. His work explores three distinct "revolutions": the rights revolution leading to independence, the party revolution ending with Jefferson, and the reform revolution o...