French support for the American Revolution began well before the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. King Louis XVI saw the rebellion in North America as an opportunity to weaken his British…

That assertion may come as a surprise to people in the United States ahead of its 250th anniversary

The US’ unique and quite phenomenal economic and political success has resulted from its own adaptations of the British inheritance, taking it in new directions.

The Declaration of Independence is remembered as a statement of liberty, but it was also a complaint about power, representation, and taxes imposed without consent.

French support for the American Revolution began well before the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. King Louis XVI saw the rebellion in North America as an opportunity…