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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Two days after the First Battle of Alamance County, American Captain Robert Kirkwood and his Delaware Continentals attacked the camp of Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton on 7 March 1781. Tarleton's camp lay close to the spot of the ...
Two days after the First Battle of Alamance County, American Captain Robert Kirkwood and his Delaware Continentals attacked the camp of Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton on 7 March 1781. Tarleton's camp lay close to the spot of the ...
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The British force numbered 190 men, and the commander, Lieutenant Colonel Hill, chose not to attack. Meanwhile, the American escaped from the British and reported to the troops in Fort Anne how inferior the British were in number.
The British force numbered 190 men, and the commander, Lieutenant Colonel Hill, chose not to attack. Meanwhile, the American escaped from the British and reported to the troops in Fort Anne how inferior the British were in number.
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See also NASSAU, RAIDS ON. BALD HEAD ISLAND, BATTLE OF. See GEORGE, FORT. BALDWIN'S OLD FIELD, BATTLE OF. See BROWN MARSH, BATTLE OF. BALFOUR, NISBET (1743–1832). Lieutenant Colonel Balfour served with the British.
See also NASSAU, RAIDS ON. BALD HEAD ISLAND, BATTLE OF. See GEORGE, FORT. BALDWIN'S OLD FIELD, BATTLE OF. See BROWN MARSH, BATTLE OF. BALFOUR, NISBET (1743–1832). Lieutenant Colonel Balfour served with the British.
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Lieutenant Colonel Balfour served with the British army during the American Revolution. He is best known as the commandant of Charleston after August 1780 and for ordering the execution of American Isaac Hayne.
Lieutenant Colonel Balfour served with the British army during the American Revolution. He is best known as the commandant of Charleston after August 1780 and for ordering the execution of American Isaac Hayne.
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General George Washington selected Lieutenant Colonel George Baylor as his aide-de-camp in 1775. Baylor later commanded his own unit and was wounded and captured at the Battle of Herringtown (also known as the Baylor Massacre, ...
General George Washington selected Lieutenant Colonel George Baylor as his aide-de-camp in 1775. Baylor later commanded his own unit and was wounded and captured at the Battle of Herringtown (also known as the Baylor Massacre, ...
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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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