American Revolution

Originally published in 1986, this book discusses the various meanings which historians have given to the term 'American Revolution'. It can be seen as a revolutionary war of independence from Britain, but also a constitutional and ideological revolution within America. This survey firstly examines the view from Britain and the consequences of the policy of exerting closer financial control over its colonies. It then discusses the colonists' perception of British actions and their responses which were to culminate in the Declaration of Independence. It concludes by examining the continuing revolution within America after the break with England. This will be of interest to A Level and introductory undergraduate course.

List of contents

1. The American Revolution in Retrospect 2. The View from Britain 3. The View from America 4. The War for Independence 5. The Revolutions within the States 6. The Revolution in the Nation

About the author

M. J. Heale is Professor of History at Lancaster University, U.K.

Summary

Originally published in 1986, this book discusses the various meanings which historians have given to the term ‘American Revolution’. It can be seen as a revolutionary war of independence from Britain, but also a constitutional and ideological revolution within America.

Product details

• Authors: M. J. Heale, Heale M. J.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.12.2022
• EAN: 9780367641399
• ISBN: 978-0-367-64139-9
• No. of pages: 62
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: America - Revolution & Civil War
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, HISTORY / General, HISTORY / United States / Colonial Period (1600-1775), HISTORY / North America, HISTORY / United States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800), Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, History of the Americas, History and Archaeology, Specific wars and campaigns, Early modern warfare (including gunpowder warfare), American War of Independence