Ninety articles by key historians cover all aspects of the Revolution, providing a detailed chronology of events and analyzing the internal character and consequences of the Revolution both in detail and in depth. Tracing the war’s far-reaching repercussions from the Caribbean to Russia, the editors view it as a major event in world history and provide an international perspective on the periods before, during and after the conflict. Moreover, the companion provides a cross-cultural picture of revolutionary America, with essays covering the arts, literature, music, religion and language; contributors also discuss the status and experience of women and African American and Amerindian peoples of the period.