The rebels

About “The rebels”

The Rebels is a historical novel by John Jakes, published in 1975, and the second book in The Kent Family Chronicles, also known as the American Bicentennial Series. The story blends fictional characters with real historical events and figures to depict the early years of the United States during the American Revolution. While it continues the narrative of Philip Kent from The Bastard, the novel centers on Judson Fletcher, a new character who represents a different perspective among the rebels. The book explores the complexities of the revolutionary period through the experiences of its characters.