From the Stamp Act to the stillness at Appomattox the origin story of modern democracy unfolds in three compelling narratives accompanied by archival imagery, animated maps, period music, and a weekly podcast (see below for the latest episode, or menu item above for archived series).
Born in Battle
The American Revolution
online resource
Inglehart, Hillenbrand, Kennedy
“A highly effective antidote to oversimplified accounts of the American Revolution–and an uncommonly interesting, perceptive and engaging antidote, at that.”
–Harvard University Libraries review of CD-ROM edition
Quest for Empire
The Napoleonic Wars
online resource
Inglehart
“Another historical tour de force from Troubadour… An immersion learning experience in the Napoleonic Wars – recommended for public library and academic circulating collections.”
–Harvard University Libraries review of CD-ROM edition
Fateful Lightning
The American Civil War
online resource
Inglehart, Hillenbrand, Kennedy
“The best integrated Civil War disc we’ve found… Much more than just the sum of its parts, this edition gets an enthusiastic recommendation for library collections and Civil War enthusiasts.”
–Harvard University Libraries review of CD-ROM edition
Quest for Empire 1.3
Following the fall of Robespierre, Napoleon meets a well-connected member of the salon scene, Rose Beauharnais, whom he calls by a pet name: Josephine. With her help, he wins command of the Army of Italy, and after a brief wedding and...