| Description |
553 pages : maps ; 21 cm |
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text txt rdacontent |
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unmediated n rdamedia |
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volume nc rdacarrier |
| Note |
Originally published: New York : Simon & Schuster, 1997. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 527-531) and index. |
| Summary |
Explores the frequently overlooked fact that, despite charismatic leadership and eventual success, the revolutionary movement never garnered the support of more than half of the American colonists. |
| Contents |
The beginning of the end -- The colonial world -- King, parliament, and inherited rights -- Revolt -- Boston -- Quebec -- The Declaration of Independence -- New York -- Saratoga -- Valley Forge -- "Nabour against nabour" -- Monmouth -- From Newport to Stony Point -- From Savannah to Vincenness -- Flamborough Head -- From Morristown to Charleston -- West Point -- From Kings Mountain to Williamsburg -- Yorktown -- The end of the beginning. |
| Subject |
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783.
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American Revolution (1775-1783) (OCoLC)fst01351668
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| ISBN |
0140275002 (pbk.) |
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9780140275001 (pbk.) |
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0684810603 |
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9780684810607 |
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