Boston in the American Revolution - A Town Versus an Empire

In 1764, a small town in the British colony of Massachusetts ignited a bold rebellion. When Great Britain levied the Sugar Act on its American colonies, Parliament was not prepared for Boston's backlash.

For the next decade, Loyalists

About the author

Brooke Barbier received her PhD in American history from Boston College. She founded and owns Ye Olde Tavern Tours, offering spirited tours of Boston's Freedom Trail. When she's not thinking or talking about history, she's watching baseball, especially the Red Sox. A native of San Diego, she has resided in Boston for fifteen years.

Product details

• Authors: Brooke Barbier
• Publisher: The History Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2017
• EAN: 9781467135887
• ISBN: 978-1-4671-3588-7
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 226 mm x 8 mm
• Weight: 318 g
• Series: History & Guide; History & Guide; MILITARY
• Subject: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous