The great experiment

The Unknown Story of the American Revolution and the Birth of Modern Democracy The American Revolution would already be one of the most important in world history simply for its significance in establishing and disseminating the values of individual liberty and the rule of law. However, compared to the French and Russian Revolutions, it is by far—and not without significance—the least known in Brazil. Written by a Brazilian, Marcel Novaes, for the Brazilian reader, *The Grand Experiment* changes this state of affairs by presenting—in an accessible, humorous, thriller-like manner—the fascinating unfolding of the creation of the United States. It is, in fact, a pioneering book here: inserted in the successful national tradition of popular history works, it is the first of its kind dedicated to the history of a country other than Brazil.