The American Revolution
Subtitle: a history
By: Gordon S. Wood
Edition: Modern Library pbk. ed.
Series: Modern Library chronicles -- 9; Modern Library chronicles -- 9.
Publisher: Modern Library
Published: 2003
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 190
ISBN-13: 9780812970418
Description: Presents a concise history of the American Revolution and the birth of the American republic, from the earliest hints of revolt and unrest through the ratification of the Constitution.
Notes: Reprint. Originally published: 2002.

"A Modern Library chronicles book."

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: I.; title: Origins.; title: The growth and movement of population ;; title: Economic expansion ;; title: Reform of the British Empire. -- -- II.; title: American resistance.; title: British reaction ;; title: Deepening the crisis ;; title: The imperial debate. -- -- III.; title: Revolution.; title: The approach to independence ;; title: The declaration of independence ;; title: An asylum for liberty. -- -- IV.; title: Constitution-making and war.; title: The state constitutions ;; title: The Articles of Confederation ;; title: The War for Independence. -- -- V.; title: Republicanism.; title: The need for virtue ;; title: The rising glory of America ;; title: Equality ;; title: A new world order. -- -- VI.; title: Republican society.; title: Effects of the war ;; title: Effects of the revolution ;; title: Republican reforms ;; title: Antislavery ;; title: Republican religion. -- -- VII.; title: The Federal Constitution.; title: The critical period ;; title: The Philadelphia Convention ;; title: The Federalist -- anti-Federalist debate.