The founding of the United States was not just the work of men. While the founding fathers were busy making history, the founding mothers were holding the country together. Uncover the incredible, often overlooked accomplishments of the brilliant women who managed farms, businesses, and families while men were away at war. In this engaging illustrated history, you will meet heroic patriots like Abigail Adams, Martha Washington, Phillis Wheatley, and Mercy Otis Warren. By reading details gathered from their private letters, journals, and ledgers, you get a front-row seat to the daily courage and strategic thinking of these powerful women. Their bravery behind the scenes played a massive role in orchestrating the American Revolution and shaping the future of a new nation. Step past the famous faces of the founding fathers and discover the remarkable ladies who truly helped raise America.