An A to Z of the American Revolution.

It's an old favorite that's been sung for generations - but what do the lyrics mean? Uncover the mystery of the song and celebrate United States history with this beautiful book.

Today it's a fun children's song, but over two hundred years ago, "Yankee Doodle" was a political song used to mock American colonists. During the American Revolution, it became one of America's morale-boosting war songs. This book explores the history of "Yankee Doodle," from first uses to modern applications, using fun facts, easy-to-read sheet music, photographs, and sidebars to tell this interesting story.

An A to Z of the American Revolution.

Traces our country's military and political history through the constantly evolving lyrics of the inveterate tune, "Yankee Doodle."