Author Derek Baxter: The Forgotten World War

The Forgotten World War author Derek Baxter presents a global perspective on the American Revolution

Join local author Derek Baxter at Kingstowne Regional Library for a discussion of his most recent book, The Forgotten World War: Exploring the Secret History of the American Revolution, from Spain to India and Back Again.

Part history, part travelogue, The Forgotten World War reveals how people in Europe, South America, and Asia contributed to the American colonists' struggle for independence. A book signing will follow Baxter's talk with copies available for purchase from the independent bookstore Bards Alley.

Attendance is free. RSVP here: librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/17021683

ABOUT THE BOOK

The Revolutionary War wasn’t just fought in the Thirteen Colonies—it was a world war, spanning four continents. To discover more, Baxter embarks on an adventure-filled quest across the globe. He finds the human stories behind this long-ago conflict, expanding the universe of those who contributed to the cause, including the French, Spanish, Dutch, Oneida Indians, and Mysore Kingdom of India. And he delivers a powerful message: The United States only exists because peoples of different races, languages, and religions learned how to fight together, writing an unexpected story of independence that continues to resonate and inspire today.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Derek Baxter, a Fairfax County native, is the author of In Pursuit of Jefferson: Traveling through Europe with the Most Perplexing Founding Father, which chronicles how he followed Thomas Jefferson’s travels across six countries. You can follow him at www.derekbaxterbooks.com