Forgotten Fathers: How Addison and Steele Influenced the American Revolution

The American Revolution is perhaps the most important event to take place in the history of the United States. The actions taken by a few men forever changed the landscape of the world. Where did these men acquire their influence? Were the colonist original in their ideology or were the ideas borrowed from others? Without a doubt, The Enlightenment shaped the minds of many. However, no one contributed more to the shaping of the founding fathers' minds that Joseph Addison and Richard Steele. Collectively, they provided the framework that led to revolutionary thought, revolutionary action, and ultimately the birth of a new nation. Read more