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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For my great-nephew Michael “Bleu” Mays a descendant of Private Edward Joyce, 11th Regiment, Virginia Line 1777–1778 Veteran of the Philadelphia Campaign and the Battles of Brandywine Creek, Germantown, and Monmouth Courthouse Contents ...
For my great-nephew Michael “Bleu” Mays a descendant of Private Edward Joyce, 11th Regiment, Virginia Line 1777–1778 Veteran of the Philadelphia Campaign and the Battles of Brandywine Creek, Germantown, and Monmouth Courthouse Contents ...
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12 March: Congress reconvenes in Philadelphia. 16 March: Battle at Spanktown. 18 March: Raid on New Brunswick. 20 March: Raid on English Neighborhood. 21 March: Raid on New Brunswick. 23 March: British raid Peekskill.
12 March: Congress reconvenes in Philadelphia. 16 March: Battle at Spanktown. 18 March: Raid on New Brunswick. 20 March: Raid on English Neighborhood. 21 March: Raid on New Brunswick. 23 March: British raid Peekskill.
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26 September: British occupy Philadelphia. 27 September: Congress reconvenes in Lancaster after evacuating Philadelphia. 30 September: Second Continental Congress convenes in York. 2 October: Battle at Mantua. Battle of Mickleton.
26 September: British occupy Philadelphia. 27 September: Congress reconvenes in Lancaster after evacuating Philadelphia. 30 September: Second Continental Congress convenes in York. 2 October: Battle at Mantua. Battle of Mickleton.
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In the spring of 1777, the British opted for a new strategy, moving their army around New Jersey by sea and driving for Philadelphia from Delaware. American defeats at the Battles of Brandywine, Germantown, and Fort Mercer slowed but ...
In the spring of 1777, the British opted for a new strategy, moving their army around New Jersey by sea and driving for Philadelphia from Delaware. American defeats at the Battles of Brandywine, Germantown, and Fort Mercer slowed but ...
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1. “Conference Overview,” http://www.mceas.org/revolution/. 2. Patrick Spero, “Introduction,” in The American Revolution Reborn, ed. Patrick Spero and Michael Zuckerman (Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 2016), 9. 3. Ibid.
1. “Conference Overview,” http://www.mceas.org/revolution/. 2. Patrick Spero, “Introduction,” in The American Revolution Reborn, ed. Patrick Spero and Michael Zuckerman (Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 2016), 9. 3. Ibid.
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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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