Books Like George Washington's secret six

Alexander Rose

Rose tells the story of the Culper spy ring that ran New York intelligence for Washington, the same network at the heart of George Washington's Secret Six. It offers a deeper, more detailed look at how those agents operated.

Liza Mundy

Mundy follows American women who broke enemy codes in the Second World War. Like the Secret Six, it spotlights overlooked people whose quiet work changed the outcome of a major conflict.

Ben Macintyre

Macintyre recounts a daring wartime deception with the pacing of a thriller. Readers who enjoyed the cloak-and-dagger tradecraft and clever misdirection of the Secret Six will find much to like here.

David McCullough

McCullough brings the year of independence to life through close attention to the soldiers and leaders involved. It pairs well with the Secret Six for readers who want the wider military and political picture around Washington.

David Hackett Fischer

Fischer examines the winter crossing of the Delaware and the campaign that followed in precise, gripping detail. It suits readers who enjoyed the high-stakes moments of the Revolution that Kilmeade describes.

Joseph J. Ellis

Ellis explores several pivotal episodes among the early American leaders through short, sharp vignettes. Readers who liked the personalities and political tensions of the Secret Six will appreciate its insider view.

Ron Chernow

Chernow offers a full, richly researched biography of Washington the man, from his early years to his presidency. It is a natural next step for readers who wanted to know more about the general at the center of the Secret Six.

Richard Brookhiser

Brookhiser's short, lively biography shows Washington's character, discipline and judgment in clear, readable prose. It is a good choice for readers who want a compact portrait after the Secret Six.

Eric Foner

Foner gives a clear, accessible survey of American history that places the Revolution in its broader context. It suits readers who want to understand the cause and consequences of the events the Secret Six covers.

Walter Isaacson, Boyd Gaines

Isaacson's biography follows Franklin, a key figure in the Revolution's diplomacy and intelligence work. Readers who enjoyed the Secret Six's behind-the-scenes politics will find his story equally engaging.

Robert Middlekauff

Middlekauff provides a thorough, thoughtful account of the American Revolution from its origins through the early republic. It is a strong choice for readers who want a fuller understanding of the era.

Esther Forbes

Forbes's novel follows a young apprentice in Revolutionary Boston caught up in the struggle for independence. It offers an accessible, younger-reader take on the era that appeals to fans of the Secret Six's everyday heroes.