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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Page 14
Reportedly, the militia suffered nine deaths and 61 wounded while the Regulators had nine killed and an undetermined number of wounded. Fifteen regulators were captured, and one was executed on the spot. Six others were executed later.
Reportedly, the militia suffered nine deaths and 61 wounded while the Regulators had nine killed and an undetermined number of wounded. Fifteen regulators were captured, and one was executed on the spot. Six others were executed later.
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The Glasgow suffered four casualties, including one man killed and three wounded. The main American pursuit, led by the Alfred, allowed the Glasgow to escape while losing 10 men killed and 14 wounded. The action showed the lack of ...
The Glasgow suffered four casualties, including one man killed and three wounded. The main American pursuit, led by the Alfred, allowed the Glasgow to escape while losing 10 men killed and 14 wounded. The action showed the lack of ...
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Four days later, the same British soldiers killed several Patriot militia in what is known as the Second Battle of Hancock's Bridge. AMBOY, BATTLE OF. Patriot militia ambushed British troops foraging near Amboy on 10 October 1779.
Four days later, the same British soldiers killed several Patriot militia in what is known as the Second Battle of Hancock's Bridge. AMBOY, BATTLE OF. Patriot militia ambushed British troops foraging near Amboy on 10 October 1779.
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The 80-man garrison of Fort Grierson attempted to withdraw to the larger Fort Cornwallis during the attack but met stiff resistance offered by Clarke's men, who killed 30 of their opponents and captured the rest.
The 80-man garrison of Fort Grierson attempted to withdraw to the larger Fort Cornwallis during the attack but met stiff resistance offered by Clarke's men, who killed 30 of their opponents and captured the rest.
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This time Loyalist militia arrived at night and killed all of the Patriots. BARRAS, JACQUES-MELCHOIR SAINT-LAURENT, COMTE DE (?–c. 1800). Comte de Barras 28 • BALFOUR, NISBET (1743–1832)
This time Loyalist militia arrived at night and killed all of the Patriots. BARRAS, JACQUES-MELCHOIR SAINT-LAURENT, COMTE DE (?–c. 1800). Comte de Barras 28 • BALFOUR, NISBET (1743–1832)
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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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