Founders the people who brought you a nation
Examines the lives of seven lesser known figures from the Revolutionary period, including one of Washington's soldiers, a wealthy merchant, a blacksmith, and the politically active Mercy Otis Warren.
| Main Author: | Raphael, Ray. |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
MJF Books,
2009.
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Table of Contents:
- Act 1. Resistance
- Facing east and west
- Liberty and property
- and no stamps!
- A perfect sense of their rights
- A violent turn
- Politics and tea
- Act 2. Revolution
- The first American Revolution
- Going Continental
- Blows must decide
- Rage militaire
- Liberty for all?
- Independence
- Act 3. War
- Battle lines
- Home rule
- first drafts
- In victory and defeat
- Falling apart
- Endgame
- Act 4. Nation
- Settling up
- Desires and discontents
- New rules
- Lives and legacies.