Historical Dictionary of the American RevolutionThe American Revolution pitted 13 loosely united colonies in a military, political, and economic struggle against Great Britain: the "mother country" and arguably the most powerful state in the world during the late 18th century. The independent spirit that led many individuals to leave homes in Europe and settle in the New World during the 17th and 18th centuries evolved into the drive that persuaded these same settlers and their descendants to challenge the colonial economic and taxation policies of Great Britain, which lead to the armed conflict that resulted in a declaration of independence. This third edition of Historical Dictionary of the American Revolution contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1,000 cross-referenced entries on the politics, battles, weaponry, and major personalities of the war. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the American Revolution. |
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The American Revolution was in its way the most important war the (then formative) United States has ever fought, as its very existence was at stake. Yet, it was so long ago and so much has happened since that it tends to be ...
The American Revolution was in its way the most important war the (then formative) United States has ever fought, as its very existence was at stake. Yet, it was so long ago and so much has happened since that it tends to be ...
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This third edition of the Historical Dictionary of the American Revolution differs in two important respects from the original and second editions. First, the new edition covers more battles, skirmishes, and raids of the American ...
This third edition of the Historical Dictionary of the American Revolution differs in two important respects from the original and second editions. First, the new edition covers more battles, skirmishes, and raids of the American ...
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Divided loyalties during the Revolution would continue to play a role in society even after the war. Third, the American Revolution was part of a world war. France played a key role in assisting the Americans with money, weapons, ...
Divided loyalties during the Revolution would continue to play a role in society even after the war. Third, the American Revolution was part of a world war. France played a key role in assisting the Americans with money, weapons, ...
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In particular, the examples of the American and Haitian Revolutions demonstrated that colonial peoples could successfully throw off the yoke of bondage and live in free countries. As Spain became entangled in the Napoleonic Wars of ...
In particular, the examples of the American and Haitian Revolutions demonstrated that colonial peoples could successfully throw off the yoke of bondage and live in free countries. As Spain became entangled in the Napoleonic Wars of ...
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Coeditor Michael Zuckerman does not pull any punches as he describes the academic foundation of the field and how the conference aimed to shake up scholarship: Make no mistake, [The American Revolution Reborn is] a subversive book.
Coeditor Michael Zuckerman does not pull any punches as he describes the academic foundation of the field and how the conference aimed to shake up scholarship: Make no mistake, [The American Revolution Reborn is] a subversive book.
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| Title | Historical Dictionary of the American Revolution Historical Dictionaries of War, Revolution, and Civil Unrest |
| Author | Terry M. Mays |
| Edition | 3, illustrated |
| Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield, 2019 |
| ISBN | 1538119722, 9781538119723 |
| Length | 674 pages |
| Subjects | › History / Revolutionary Reference / Dictionaries |
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