Most images depicting the American Revolution are historically inaccurate nineteenth- and twentieth-century recreations. Historian Arthur S. Lefkowitz is working to change this. Lefkowitz gathered images from artists who were eyewitnesses to the events of our War of Independence. His research in museums and private collections in the United States, Canada, and Europe spanned years and brought together both professional and amateur artist renditions, including those from British artillery and engineer officers. With over one hundred examples of “eyewitness” artwork, Lefkowitz draws readers into our nation’s fight for independence, appealing to those interested in American history and art history alike.
About the Author
Military historian and author Arthur S. Lefkowitz has dedicated his research to the most important event in United States history: the Revolutionary War. His expertise in the field has given him the opportunity to lecture for various organizations, including the New Jersey Council for the Humanities and the Washington Association of New Jersey, for whom he was a keynote speaker. Lefkowitz’s scholarly expertise has even been showcased in several appearances on New Jersey Public Television.
EYEWITNESS IMAGES FROM THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
By Arthur S. Lefkowitz
ART / American / General
ART / History / General
HISTORY / United States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800)
HISTORY / Military / United States
224 pp. 8 x 10
72 illus./maps. Notes. Index.
ISBN: 9781455621910