Providing a kaleidoscope of resources and entries on the people, places, and events that coalesced into the American Revolution, this guide offers a concise introduction to one of the most famous revolutions ever fought.
Though the American Revolution is often described within the thematic model of suppression versus freedom, the true significance of the event can be found in its nuances. Explicating complex issues, from slavery and the role of women to matters of diplomacy and strategic warfare, this guide offers comprehensive coverage of the American Revolution without oversimplifying its many facets.
Entries on key documents like the Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution help readers grasp the full scope of the revolution's catalysts as well as its achievements. Primary source documents also provide access to the revolution as experienced in real-time. This book's wide array of resources combined with Tucker’s expertise on the American Revolution makes this an invaluable resource.
Edited by:
Spencer C. Tucker (Senior fellow in military history for ABC-CLIO)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 252mm,
Width: 172mm,
Spine: 22mm
Weight: 660g
ISBN: 9798216464723
Pages: 360
Publication Date: 30 April 2026
Audience:
College/higher education
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Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
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Primary
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Children's (6-12)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
List of Entries List of Documents Preface Causes of the American Revolution Course of the American Revolution Consequences of the American Revolution A–Z Entries Adams, John Adams, Samuel Arnold, Benedict Articles of Confederation Artillery, Land Artillery, Naval Bennington, Battle of Bonhomme Richard versus Serapis Boston, Siege of Boston Massacre Boston Tea Party Brandywine, Battle of Bunker Hill, Battle of Burgoyne, John Camden Campaign and Battle Canada Expedition Carleton, Sir Guy Charles Town (Charleston), South Carolina, British Siege of Cherry Valley Massacre, New York Chesapeake, Second Battle of the Clark’s Illinois Campaign Clinton, Sir Henry Coercive Acts Constitution of the United States Continental Army Continental Navy Conway Cabal Cornwallis, Charles, 1st Marquess Cowpens, Battle of Dan River, Race to the Declaration of Independence Declaratory Act Flintlock Musket Fort Stanwix, New York, Siege of France and the American Revolutionary War Franklin, Benjamin Gage, Thomas Gates, Horatio George III, King of Great Britain Germain, Lord George German Forces Germantown, Battle of Grasse-Tilly, François-Joseph-Paul, Comte de Greene, Nathanael Guilford Courthouse, Battle of Howe, Richard, 1st Earl Howe Howe, William, 5th Viscount Jefferson, Thomas Jones, John Paul Kings Mountain, Battle of Knox, Henry Knyphausen, Wilhelm, Freiherr von Innhausen und Lafayette, Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lee, Charles Lexington and Concord, Battles of Lincoln, Benjamin Linear Tactics Logistics, British Slavery Steuben, Friedrich von Sullivan-Clinton Expedition against the Iroquois (1779) Tarleton, Banastre Treaty of Paris Trenton, New Jersey, Battle of Valcour Island, Battle of Valley Forge, Pennsylvania Vimeur, Jean-Baptiste Donatien de, Comte de Rochambeau Washington, George Wayne, Anthony Women Yorktown Campaign Logistics, Patriot Long Island, Battle of Militias, Loyalist and Patriot Monmouth, Battle of Morgan, Daniel Musketry Newburgh Conspiracy North, Frederick, 2nd Earl of Guilford Paine, Thomas Quartering Act Quebec, Siege and Battle of Rhode Island Campaign and Battle of Rhode Island Saratoga Campaign Schuyler, Philip Primary Documents 1. Declaratory Act (1766) 2. The Townshend Acts (1767) 3. Newspaper Account of the Boston Massacre (1770) 4. “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” (1775) 5. Thomas Gage’s Report on Battle of Lexington-Concord (1775) 6. Continental Congress Resolution Regarding the Continental Army and George Washington (1775) 7. Royal Proclamation Declaring the Colonies in Rebellion (1775) 8. Declaration of Independence (1776) 9. George Washington’s Letter to John Augustine Washington (1776) 10. The American Crisis (1776) [Excerpts] 11. Benjamin Rush to Patrick Henry (1778) 12. British Southern Strategy (1779) 13. Impact of the West Indies on British Strategy (1779) 14. Prison Narrative of Ebenezer Fox (1779) [Excerpt] 15. Congressional Report on Morristown (1780) 16. Treaty of Paris (1783) Chronology Bibliography About the Editor and Contributors Index
Spencer C. Tucker, PhD, is a senior fellow in military history.
