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 Battle of Alligator Creek highlighted the defeat of the attack into East Florida by the Patriots. Despite superior numbers, dysentery and malaria—and not necessarily British resistance—defeated the Patriots. ALLOWAY, BATTLE OF.
The Battle of Alligator Creek highlighted the defeat of the attack into East Florida by the Patriots. Despite superior numbers, dysentery and malaria—and not necessarily British resistance—defeated the Patriots. ALLOWAY, BATTLE OF.
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... of Washington's head in the center, and is awarded for combat wounds. BAHAMAS AND THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. The Bahamas, an English possession during the American Revolution, are located off the southeastern coast of Florida.
... of Washington's head in the center, and is awarded for combat wounds. BAHAMAS AND THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. The Bahamas, an English possession during the American Revolution, are located off the southeastern coast of Florida.
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Baton Rouge, located on the Mississippi River in West Florida (now Louisiana), was the target of Bernardo de Gálvez after he captured British Fort Bute. The 300-man British garrison, commanded by Colonel Alexander Dickson, constructed a ...
Baton Rouge, located on the Mississippi River in West Florida (now Louisiana), was the target of Bernardo de Gálvez after he captured British Fort Bute. The 300-man British garrison, commanded by Colonel Alexander Dickson, constructed a ...
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After being tarred and feathered, he fled to Florida and formed a Loyalist regiment that operated in Georgia throughout the duration of the Revolution. Brown's regiment, the King's Rangers, fought at Fort McIntosh and the Battles of ...
After being tarred and feathered, he fled to Florida and formed a Loyalist regiment that operated in Georgia throughout the duration of the Revolution. Brown's regiment, the King's Rangers, fought at Fort McIntosh and the Battles of ...
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Organized by Colonel Thomas Brown, the Rangers were an East Florida military force loyal to the British. The Rangers conducted guerrilla operations in Georgia and South Carolina and were present for the battles of Fort Barrington, ...
Organized by Colonel Thomas Brown, the Rangers were an East Florida military force loyal to the British. The Rangers conducted guerrilla operations in Georgia and South Carolina and were present for the battles of Fort Barrington, ...
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Bibliographic information
| 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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