The American Revolutionary War

The American Revolutionary War by Stephen Conway is a concise yet authoritative historical account of the American War of Independence (1775–1783). The book examines the conflict not only as a colonial rebellion but as a complex international war involving Britain, the American colonies, France, Spain, and the wider Atlantic world. Conway places strong emphasis on the political, social, and military dimensions of the war, highlighting how imperial tensions, colonial identities, and global rivalries shaped its course and outcome. One of the book’s key strengths is its balanced perspective, presenting both British and American viewpoints, and challenging simplified nationalist narratives. Written in a clear and accessible style, the book is widely used as an introductory academic text for students and general readers seeking a structured understanding of the American Revolution within its broader eighteenth-century context.