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The American revolution : a history / Gordon S. Wood.
| Author/creator | Wood, Gordon S. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Modern library ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Modern Library, 2002. |
| Description | xxv, 190 pages : maps ; 20 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Sample text |
| Supplemental Content | Book review (H-Net) |
| Supplemental Content | Contributor biographical information |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Subjects |
| Series | Modern Library chronicles ; 9 Modern Library chronicles ; 9. ^A461092 |
| Contents | Chronology -- Origins: Growth and movement of population -- Economic expansion -- Reform of the British empire -- American resistance: British reaction -- Deepening of the crisis -- The imperial debate -- Revolution: Approach to independence -- Declaration of Independence -- Asylum for liberty -- Constitution-making and war: State constitutions -- Articles of Confederation -- War for Independence -- Republicanism: Need for virtue -- Rising glory of America -- Equality -- New world order -- Republican society: Effects of the war -- Effects of the Revolution -- Republican reforms -- Antislavery -- Republican religion -- Federal Constitution: Critical period -- Philadelphia convention -- Federalist-anti-Federalist debate. |
| Abstract | Chronicles and examines the American Revolution, discussing its character and its consequences, covering such topics as republicanism, the Philadelphia Convention, and the debate between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [167]-176) and index. |
| LCCN | 2001044386 |
| ISBN | 0679640576 (hc.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | E208 .W85 2002 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |