They came of age in a new world amid intoxicating and innovative ideas about human and civil rights, diverse economic systems, and self- government. In a few short years, these men and women would transform themselves into architects of the future through the building of a new nation unlike any that had ever come before. From the roots of the rebellion and the signing of the Declaration of Independence to victory on the battlefield at Yorktown and the adoption of The United States Constitution, The Revolution tells the remarkable story of this important era in history. Venturing beyond the conventional list of generals and politicians, History introduces the full range of i ndividuals who helped shape this great conflict, including some of the war's most influential unsung heroes. Through cinematic recreations, intimate biographical investigations, and provocative political, military, and economic analysis, The Revolution breathes new life into one of the most pivotal periods in American history.