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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... American Revolution, and it comes at a very good time amid a debate on the “originality” of research on this crucial war. For it can reflect more recent thinking while at the same time, and in ample measure, adding to the storehouse of ...
... American Revolution, and it comes at a very good time amid a debate on the “originality” of research on this crucial war. For it can reflect more recent thinking while at the same time, and in ample measure, adding to the storehouse of ...
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... Revolution differs in two important respects from the original and second editions. First, the new edition covers more battles, skirmishes, and raids of the American Revolution than any other single printed source. Thanks to more ...
... Revolution differs in two important respects from the original and second editions. First, the new edition covers more battles, skirmishes, and raids of the American Revolution than any other single printed source. Thanks to more ...
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... Revolution would continue to play a role in society even after the war. Third, the American Revolution was part of a world war. France played a key role in assisting the Americans with money, weapons, soldiers, and naval vessels. French ...
... Revolution would continue to play a role in society even after the war. Third, the American Revolution was part of a world war. France played a key role in assisting the Americans with money, weapons, soldiers, and naval vessels. French ...
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... American political and military interventions in Central and South America. It has also been stated that many of the leaders of the Irish Rebellion of 1798 were inspired by the Enlightenment ideals behind the American and French Revolutions ...
... American political and military interventions in Central and South America. It has also been stated that many of the leaders of the Irish Rebellion of 1798 were inspired by the Enlightenment ideals behind the American and French Revolutions ...
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... American Revolution Reborn is] a subversive book. Even more subversive than may seem at first brush. The essays in ... American Revolution and Revolutionary America.5 Covart's latter comment sparks another point. The American Revolution ...
... American Revolution Reborn is] a subversive book. Even more subversive than may seem at first brush. The essays in ... American Revolution and Revolutionary America.5 Covart's latter comment sparks another point. The American Revolution ...
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1781 BRITISH CAMPAIGN ambush American army American forces American Revolution approximately April assault attack August Battle of Guilford Battle of Saratoga Battle of Trenton Benedict Arnold Bridge brigadier Britain British army British forces British raid British soldiers Burgoyne Camden cannon captured casualties Charles Cornwallis Charleston Cherokee colonies command Continental Army Continental Navy Creek December defeat engagement Expedition fire Florida fought France French garrison George Washington Georgia Guilford Courthouse Henry Hessian Historical Society History Jersey John July June killed Lieutenant Colonel located Loyalist Loyalist militia Magazine March Marion military militia units Nathanael Greene NATIVE AMERICAN CAMPAIGNS Native Americans NAVAL BATTLE North October Patriot forces Patriot militia Pennsylvania Philadelphia Princeton Quarterly Regiment retreat Revolutionary Saratoga Savannah SECOND BATTLE Second Continental Congress September Siege of Boston skirmish South Carolina Sullivan’s Sumter surrender Tarleton Thomas Thomas Sumter town Trenton University Press vessels victory Virginia William withdrew wounded York City Yorktown