Unnatural rebellion
Subtitle: loyalists in New York City during the Revolution
By: Ruma Chopra
Series: Jeffersonian America; Jeffersonian America
Publisher: University of Virginia Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Charlottesville
Language: eng
Number of pages: 304
ISBN-13: 9780813931098; 9780813931166
Subjects: American loyalists; History
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Natural rights and natural ties : Britons in New York City; title: "Uncommon phrenzy" : rebel usurpation, 1774-1776; title: "Quicken others by our example" : New Yorkers welcome the British; title: "Lord pity this poor country" : loyalist resilience; title: "Diversity of sentiments on the future conduct of the war" : loyalist clamor; title: "A certificate of their necessity" : a mix of refugees and rules; title: "The die had been cast" : loyalist divisions; title: "Look yo Tory crew, and see what George your king can do" : loyalists unprotected; title: Conclusion : loyalist patriotism exceeds loyalist power.