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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A desperate American attack failed to capture the city and resulted in the death or capture of over half of the assault force. The year 1776 dawned with the Americans in retreat from Canada and a stalemate around Boston.
A desperate American attack failed to capture the city and resulted in the death or capture of over half of the assault force. The year 1776 dawned with the Americans in retreat from Canada and a stalemate around Boston.
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The purpose of an abatis was to slow and disrupt a frontal assault on the position. ABOVILLE, FRANÇOIS MARIE, COUNT D' (1730–1817). Aboville commanded the French artillery during the siege of Yorktown. ABSECON, BATTLE OF.
The purpose of an abatis was to slow and disrupt a frontal assault on the position. ABOVILLE, FRANÇOIS MARIE, COUNT D' (1730–1817). Aboville commanded the French artillery during the siege of Yorktown. ABSECON, BATTLE OF.
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The unsuccessful assault on Quebec resulted in Arnold receiving a serious wound and a promotion to the rank of brigadier general in January 1776. Arnold commanded the American forces during the Battle of Valcour Island and helped to ...
The unsuccessful assault on Quebec resulted in Arnold receiving a serious wound and a promotion to the rank of brigadier general in January 1776. Arnold commanded the American forces during the Battle of Valcour Island and helped to ...
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The Patriot militia repulsed the attack, after which Sumter formed his men for an assault on the church. Coates, realizing he was outnumbered, burned the church and withdrew toward Charleston before sunrise on the morning of 17 July ...
The Patriot militia repulsed the attack, after which Sumter formed his men for an assault on the church. Coates, realizing he was outnumbered, burned the church and withdrew toward Charleston before sunrise on the morning of 17 July ...
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Patriot partisans recovered and continued the assault, leading to a panic among the Loyalists, who quickly retreated and fled all the way to Georgetown. The 15-minute engagement left three Loyalists dead and 13 wounded or prisoners.
Patriot partisans recovered and continued the assault, leading to a panic among the Loyalists, who quickly retreated and fled all the way to Georgetown. The 15-minute engagement left three Loyalists dead and 13 wounded or prisoners.
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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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