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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Terry M. Mays. Pennsylvania–New Jersey Area of Operations, 1777–1778. Courtesy of the U.S. Army Battle of Brandywine. Courtesy of the U.S. Army Battle of. MAPS • xxi.
Terry M. Mays. Pennsylvania–New Jersey Area of Operations, 1777–1778. Courtesy of the U.S. Army Battle of Brandywine. Courtesy of the U.S. Army Battle of. MAPS • xxi.
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... Pennsylvania Press, 2016), 9. 3. Ibid. 4. Michael Zuckerman, “Conclusion: Beyond the Rebirth of the Revolution; Coming to Terms with Coming of Age,” in The American Revolution Reborn, ed. Patrick Spero and Michael Zuckerman ...
... Pennsylvania Press, 2016), 9. 3. Ibid. 4. Michael Zuckerman, “Conclusion: Beyond the Rebirth of the Revolution; Coming to Terms with Coming of Age,” in The American Revolution Reborn, ed. Patrick Spero and Michael Zuckerman ...
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... Pennsylvania in 1777. Her crew scuttled the vessel after the fall of Fort Mercer in the same year. CHAMPLAIN, LAKE, RAID ON. British forces conducted a series of raids against American targets along Lake Champlain between 24 October and ...
... Pennsylvania in 1777. Her crew scuttled the vessel after the fall of Fort Mercer in the same year. CHAMPLAIN, LAKE, RAID ON. British forces conducted a series of raids against American targets along Lake Champlain between 24 October and ...
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... Pennsylvania General James Irvine was wounded and captured in this engagement. After the Battle of Chestnut Hill, Howe turned toward the army of General George Washington at Whitemarsh. See also PENNSYLVANIA, 1777–1778 BRITISH CAMPAIGN ...
... Pennsylvania General James Irvine was wounded and captured in this engagement. After the Battle of Chestnut Hill, Howe turned toward the army of General George Washington at Whitemarsh. See also PENNSYLVANIA, 1777–1778 BRITISH CAMPAIGN ...
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... Pennsylvania during 1777 and 1778. See also NATIVE AMERICAN CAMPAIGNS. CORNWALLIS, CHARLES (1738–1805). British General Cornwallis fought throughout the entire American Revolution and participated in most of the major campaigns and ...
... Pennsylvania during 1777 and 1778. See also NATIVE AMERICAN CAMPAIGNS. CORNWALLIS, CHARLES (1738–1805). British General Cornwallis fought throughout the entire American Revolution and participated in most of the major campaigns and ...
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