Path to the American Revolution - British-American Relations in Peace and War, 1721-1783

This book focuses on the gradual deterioration of the British-American relationship that led to the American Revolution.
Starting in 1721, the author explores how the relationship between Britain and America changed from one of reciprocal trust to one of mutual misunderstanding and suspicion. It analyses the impact of Britain's changing relationship with the other great powers of Europe and discusses such matters as British concern about the national debt and French unease about Anglo-Russian cooperation. The book uniquely promotes the importance of foreign affairs in this disintegrating trans-Atlantic relationship and provides a concise introduction to the political and military aspects of the American Revolution.
This volume will be of interest to students of the American Revolution, and European and American foreign relations.

List of contents

1. Walpole's Britain Tolerates American Self-Rule, 1721-1739 2. War against Spain and France Destabilizes the Relationship, 1739-1754 3. The French and Indian War Endangers the Relationship, 1754-1763 4. The Aftermath of the War Dooms the Existing Relationship, 1763-1774 5. The War of American Independence Permanently Changes the Relationship, 1775-1783 6. Overview and Postscript

About the author

Jonathan R. Dull served on the staff of the Papers of Benjamin Franklin from 1977 to 2008, retiring as Senior Associate Editor. He is the author of eight books and two dozen articles on American, French, and British history and has received American, Canadian, and French literary awards.

Summary

This book focuses on the gradual deterioration of the British-American relationship that led to the American Revolution.

Product details

• Authors: Jonathan R. Dull
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.03.2024
• EAN: 9781032406039
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3240603-9
• No. of pages: 140
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, European History, HISTORY / Europe / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, military history, HISTORY / United States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800), International Relations, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, History of the Americas, Battles & campaigns, Specific wars and campaigns, Early modern warfare (including gunpowder warfare), American War of Independence, C 1700 To C 1800, c 1765 to 1783 (American Revolutionary period), HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / General, HISTORY / Military / Early Modern Warfare (1500-1800), American;History;American History;American Revolution