The American Revolution : nationhood achieved, 1763-1788

The American Revolution : nationhood achieved, 1763-1788

New York : St. Martin's Press, 1995.

xiv, 432 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 24 cm.

973.3 W223 1995

(OCoLC)31727720

The era of the American Revolution was a defining moment in history. It bore witness to the transformation of colonists into citizens of a new nation and the setting of goals for a free people by which to guide posterity. Original materials for writing the history of the Revolution are abundant, and during the past half-century historians have expanded the prospects for study of the Revolutionary War era. Although much remains to be accomplished, new studies have added greatly to our knowledge of the establishment of Independence and the birth of the Republic, and new perspectives have been initiated. The American Revolution: Nationhood Achieved, 1763-1788 draws on the multifaceted contributions of recent historiography, as well as older sources and primary sources, in presenting a measured overview of the Revolutionary experience. It embraces not just the war or ideology or political development but also the people behind the scenes whose lives were affected by the war. Professor Ward provides a fresh view of the experience during this period, giving the reader an understanding of the events and the decisions that gave meaning to American character and nationhood--Book jacket.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 373-418) and index.
Contents: 1: The gathering storm -- The American colonies in 1763 -- The view from England -- Revolt against parliamentary authority -- From resistance to revolution -- Irrevocable separation -- Independence -- 2: The Revolutionary War, 1776-1783 -- The Washington-Howe campaigns -- From victory to stalemate in the north -- The war turns southward -- Collapse of the British southern invasion -- Securing the frontier -- The international conflict -- 3: The underside of the Revolution -- The home front -- The common soldier -- The noncombatants -- Behind enemy lines -- The loyalists -- 4: The new nation -- Sovereign republics -- The confederation -- Impulse for social change -- Republication culture -- A more perfect union -- Constitutional debate in the press -- Triumph of the federalists.
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