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 war began in the states north of Maryland, and this area dominated the fighting between 1775 and 1778. However, southern battles during this period are often forgotten by historians. Early victories at Fort Sullivan and Moore's ...
The war began in the states north of Maryland, and this area dominated the fighting between 1775 and 1778. However, southern battles during this period are often forgotten by historians. Early victories at Fort Sullivan and Moore's ...
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A newly trained American army pursued and fought them to a draw at the Battle of Monmouth in New Jersey, which was the last major battle north of Virginia during the war. The British managed to get the majority of their force back to ...
A newly trained American army pursued and fought them to a draw at the Battle of Monmouth in New Jersey, which was the last major battle north of Virginia during the war. The British managed to get the majority of their force back to ...
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The Battle of the Alamance, fought on 16 May 1771 between the Regulators and the colonial government of North Carolina, ended what is sometimes referred to as the War of the Regulation. The two-hour engagement occurred at Alamance Creek ...
The Battle of the Alamance, fought on 16 May 1771 between the Regulators and the colonial government of North Carolina, ended what is sometimes referred to as the War of the Regulation. The two-hour engagement occurred at Alamance Creek ...
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See also ALAMANCE COUNTY, SECOND BATTLE OF; NORTH CAROLINA, 1781 BRITISH CAMPAIGN IN. ALAMANCE COUNTY, SECOND BATTLE OF. Two days after the First Battle of Alamance County, American Captain Robert Kirkwood and his Delaware Continentals ...
See also ALAMANCE COUNTY, SECOND BATTLE OF; NORTH CAROLINA, 1781 BRITISH CAMPAIGN IN. ALAMANCE COUNTY, SECOND BATTLE OF. Two days after the First Battle of Alamance County, American Captain Robert Kirkwood and his Delaware Continentals ...
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Patriot militia engaged Loyalist militia at two nearby locations in southwest Anson County, North Carolina, on 9 September 1780. Loyalist militia suffered three deaths and five wounded. Patriot militia did not have any battle deaths or ...
Patriot militia engaged Loyalist militia at two nearby locations in southwest Anson County, North Carolina, on 9 September 1780. Loyalist militia suffered three deaths and five wounded. Patriot militia did not have any battle deaths or ...
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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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