The American RevolutionBloomsbury Academic, 2003 M08 30 - 248 páginas 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. |
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Narrative Historical Overview | 1 |
The Road to Revolution | 17 |
The Necessary War | 39 |
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Referencias a este libro
Encyclopedia of the Age of Political Revolutions and New Ideologies, 1760 ... Gregory Fremont-Barnes Sin vista previa disponible - 2007 |
General von Steuben und der amerikanische Unabhängigkeitskrieg Terry Daniel Meincke Vista previa limitada - 2009 |