The American Revolution by Joseph Morton (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The American Revolution by Joseph Morton Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description A starting point for student and general-reader research, this concise reference guide surveys the events that brought about the birth of the American republic. It includes an overview essay that traces the course of the Revolution and five essays on various aspects of the conflict. Publisher Description The American Revolution gave birth to a new world republic and a philosophy based on freedom, liberty, and equality. The philosophical concepts articulated by the revolutionary leaders have become a model of positive change for people around the world. This concise reference guide includes an overview essay that traces the course of the Revolution and five essays on various aspects of the conflict. Also included are biographical sketches of 19 important historical figures and a selection of primary documents with introductions by the author. A timeline and annotated bibliography compliment the text, making this the perfect starting point for student and general-reader research, and a fresh survey of the events that brought about the birth of the American republic.The essays in this book focus on the events and conditions that led the American colonies to revolt, the war itself, life on the home front, revolutionary diplomacy, and a concluding, interpretive essay on the lasting impact of the American Revolution. The biographical sketches include a wide array of important actors on the stage, including Abigail Adams, John Adams, George III, George Washington, Mercy Otis Warren, among others. Primary documents include excerpts from Thomas Paines Common Sense, The Proclamation of Lord Dunmore offering Freedom to Slaves Belonging to the Rebels in Virginia of 1775, The Articles of Federation, and the Treaty of Paris, among others. Every generation needs to reinterpret its history to reflect its own needs and ideals. This book offers a new look at this pivotal time in world history. Author Biography JOSEPH C. MORTON is Professor of History, Emeritus, at Northeastern Illinois University. Details ISBN 0313317925 ISBN-13 9780313317927 Title The American Revolution Author Joseph Morton Format Hardcover Year 2003 Pages 248 Edition annotated edition Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc GE_Item_ID:7087455; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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ISBN-13: 9780313317927

Book Title: The American Revolution

Number of Pages: 248 Pages

Publication Name: American Revolution

Language: English

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Subject: United States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800), United States / Colonial Period (1600-1775), Americas (North, Central, South, West Indies)

Item Height: 0.6 in

Publication Year: 2003

Item Weight: 18.6 Oz

Type: Textbook

Item Length: 9.2 in

Author: Joseph Morton

Subject Area: History

Series: Greenwood Guides to Historic events 1500-1900 Ser.

Item Width: 6.1 in

Format: Hardcover