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The American Revolution (Eyewitness History (Hardcover))
David F Burg
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Description for The American Revolution (Eyewitness History (Hardcover))
Hardcover. While the American Revolution officially began in Lexington, Massachusetts, in April 1775, the seeds of rebellion had been sown for decades. This work provides first-hand accounts of the period that illustrate how historical events appeared to those who lived through them. Series: Eyewitness History. Num Pages: 480 pages, black-&-white photographs & illustrations, maps, index, bibliography, chronologies, notes. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JF; GBC; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 216 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1547.
While the American Revolution officially began in Lexington, Massachusetts, in April 1775, the seeds of rebellion had been sown for decades. The struggle for representation in the British Parliament left many colonists eager to seek out independence. After ""the shot heard 'round the world,"" loyalty to Great Britain was seen as treachery. As political philosophers such as Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson laid the foundation for a future government, George Washington led the charge against British forces in war. The American Revolution not only granted independence to the colonies but led to a patriotic national identity as well. ""The American ... Read more
While the American Revolution officially began in Lexington, Massachusetts, in April 1775, the seeds of rebellion had been sown for decades. The struggle for representation in the British Parliament left many colonists eager to seek out independence. After ""the shot heard 'round the world,"" loyalty to Great Britain was seen as treachery. As political philosophers such as Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson laid the foundation for a future government, George Washington led the charge against British forces in war. The American Revolution not only granted independence to the colonies but led to a patriotic national identity as well. ""The American ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Facts on File
Condition
New
Series
Eyewitness History
Number of Pages
480
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780816064823
SKU
V9780816064823
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About David F Burg
David F. Burg is a freelance writer and editor who holds a B.A. in English from DePauw University, an M.A. in English from Washington State University, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in American civilization (American studies) from the University of Pennsylvania. Burg also studied British literature and history for one year at the University of Exeter in England. He is ... Read more
Reviews for The American Revolution (Eyewitness History (Hardcover))
...contains a tremendous amount of primary source materials. It is all carefully organized in a user-friendly format...students of American history researching the American Revolution could benefit greatly from this book...Recommended. - The Book Report