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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25 August: British land at Head of Elk to begin their drive to capture Philadelphia. 27 August: Raid on Staten Island. 31 August: Native Americans attack Fort Henry. 2 September: Battle of Cooch's Bridge. 4 September: Second CHRONOLOGY ...
25 August: British land at Head of Elk to begin their drive to capture Philadelphia. 27 August: Raid on Staten Island. 31 August: Native Americans attack Fort Henry. 2 September: Battle of Cooch's Bridge. 4 September: Second CHRONOLOGY ...
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British General Henry Clinton seized the opportunity to attack this advance American position. As the superior British force attempted to encircle the Americans on 20 May 1778, Lafayette initiated a tactical withdrawal from the hill, ...
British General Henry Clinton seized the opportunity to attack this advance American position. As the superior British force attempted to encircle the Americans on 20 May 1778, Lafayette initiated a tactical withdrawal from the hill, ...
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American Lieutenant Colonel Henry Lee and his dragoons struck the rear guard of British General Charles Cornwallis at Bull Run Creek, North Carolina, on 13 March 1781. In a very sharp action, both Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton, ...
American Lieutenant Colonel Henry Lee and his dragoons struck the rear guard of British General Charles Cornwallis at Bull Run Creek, North Carolina, on 13 March 1781. In a very sharp action, both Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton, ...
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Champe, under the direction of Henry Lee, faked his desertion from the American army in order to gather counterintelligence information on any British communications with American officers and to attempt the kidnapping of Benedict ...
Champe, under the direction of Henry Lee, faked his desertion from the American army in order to gather counterintelligence information on any British communications with American officers and to attempt the kidnapping of Benedict ...
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British General Henry Clinton led a force up the Hudson River in October 1777 in support of General John Burgoyne, who marched south along the river from Canada. American General George Clinton called out the colonial militia and ...
British General Henry Clinton led a force up the Hudson River in October 1777 in support of General John Burgoyne, who marched south along the river from Canada. American General George Clinton called out the colonial militia and ...
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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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