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The American Revolution (Hardcover, Annotated Ed)
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The American Revolution (Hardcover, Annotated Ed)
Series: Greenwood Guides to Historic Events 1500-1900
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The American Revolution gave birth to a new world republic and a
philosophy based on freedom, liberty, and equality. The
philosophical concepts articulated by the revolutionary leaders
have become a model of positive change for people around the world.
This concise reference guide includes an overview essay that traces
the course of the Revolution and five essays on various aspects of
the conflict. Also included are biographical sketches of 19
important historical figures and a selection of primary documents
with introductions by the author. A timeline and annotated
bibliography compliment the text, making this the perfect starting
point for student and general-reader research, and a fresh survey
of the events that brought about the birth of the American
republic. The essays in this book focus on the events and
conditions that led the American colonies to revolt, the war
itself, life on the home front, revolutionary diplomacy, and a
concluding, interpretive essay on the lasting impact of the
American Revolution. The biographical sketches include a wide array
of important actors on the stage, including Abigail Adams, John
Adams, George III, George Washington, Mercy Otis Warren, among
others. Primary documents include excerpts from Thomas Paine's
Common Sense, "The Proclamation of Lord Dunmore offering Freedom to
Slaves Belonging to the Rebels in Virginia" of 1775, The Articles
of Federation, and the Treaty of Paris, among others. Every
generation needs to reinterpret its history to reflect its own
needs and ideals. This book offers a new look at this pivotal time
in world history.
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