Bibliograph

Igniting the American Revolution, 1773-1775, Derek W. Beck

Type

Label

Igniting the American Revolution, 1773-1775, Derek W. Beck

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 443-463) and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Igniting the American Revolution

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

908448343

Responsibility statement

Derek W. Beck

Sub title

1773-1775

Summary

Examines the years leading up to the Declaration of Independence, looking at the perspectives, ambitions, people, and events on both the British and the American sides that eventually would lead to revolution

Table Of Contents

Part I. Ratcheting tensions (1773-1774) -- Dawn of an epoch -- Coercive measures -- An army from across the sea -- An unstable peace -- Part II. Taking up arms (January to mid-May 1775) -- A disquieting thaw -- Many preparations -- The die is cast -- The rending of an empire -- A countryside unleashed -- An emboldened people -- The spreading flames of rebellion

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