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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3 July: George Washington assumes command of the Continental Army. 5 July: Congress adopts the Olive Branch Petition. 6 July: Congress adopts the Declaration of the Causes and Necessities of Taking Up Arms. 8 July: Raid on Boston Neck.
3 July: George Washington assumes command of the Continental Army. 5 July: Congress adopts the Olive Branch Petition. 6 July: Congress adopts the Declaration of the Causes and Necessities of Taking Up Arms. 8 July: Raid on Boston Neck.
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The Alfred, under the newly assigned command of John Paul Jones, captured several British prizes before seizing the armed transport Mellish on 12 November 1776. The Alfred managed to elude an escorting British frigate and decoy her away ...
The Alfred, under the newly assigned command of John Paul Jones, captured several British prizes before seizing the armed transport Mellish on 12 November 1776. The Alfred managed to elude an escorting British frigate and decoy her away ...
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The builders launched her on 5 November 1782 under the command of John Paul Jones after considerable delay. Many of the cannon and materiel utilized to complete America came from the French ship of the line Le Magnifique, which had been ...
The builders launched her on 5 November 1782 under the command of John Paul Jones after considerable delay. Many of the cannon and materiel utilized to complete America came from the French ship of the line Le Magnifique, which had been ...
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Arnold assumed command in Philadelphia after the British departure from that city in 1778. Joseph Reed accused Arnold of using his position for personal gain, and a military court-martial reluctantly found him guilty of two of the four ...
Arnold assumed command in Philadelphia after the British departure from that city in 1778. Joseph Reed accused Arnold of using his position for personal gain, and a military court-martial reluctantly found him guilty of two of the four ...
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Learning that Stark's much larger force guarded Bennington, Baume chose to entrench four miles from town in New York State and await the arrival of a 500-man force under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. Breyman.
Learning that Stark's much larger force guarded Bennington, Baume chose to entrench four miles from town in New York State and await the arrival of a 500-man force under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. Breyman.
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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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