By the Hand of Providence How Faith Shaped the American Revolution

The true drama of how faith motivated America's Founding Fathers, from the Declaration of Independence to the signing of Britain's peace treaty. The exciting chronicle that began with Forged in Faith continues in By the Hand of Providencethe remarkable story of how faith molded the American nation during the eventful years of war and nation building. From key Revolutionary War battles and the actions of Congress to the eventual American military victory, the drafting of the Constitution, and the installation of a national government, Rod Gragg records the hair-raising events that led George Washington to declare that he could "trace the finger of Providence" throughout the seminal moments that gave birth to the United States. Based on meticulous research into the correspondence and documentation of the founding fathers from the Declaration of Independence to Cornwallis's surrender at Yorktown, By the Hand of Providence sheds new light on how the Judeo-Christian worldview influenced America's independence, inspired our foundational documents, and established our nation as we know it today. Written with the pacing of an enticing thriller, it offers a compelling mix of dramatized story, action-driven narrative, and the trademark authenticity and academic verity of celebrated historian Rod Gragg.

A former journalist, historian Rod Gragg is director of the Center for Military and Veterans Studies at Coastal Carolina University, where he also serves as an adjunct professor of history.