The American Revolution by John Fiske
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| Author | Fiske, John, 1842-1901 |
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| Title | The American Revolution |
| Note | Reading ease score: 50.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor, KD Weeks, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "The American Revolution" by John Fiske is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the events and circumstances surrounding the American Revolution, focusing on the relationship between the American colonies and British government leading up to the war. Fiske's exploration likely covers the political, social, and economic tensions that fueled the colonists' quest for independence, making it essential reading for those interested in American history. The beginning of the book sets the stage for understanding the complex relationships and grievances that emerged between the American colonies and British authorities during the pre-Revolutionary period. It examines how British governance and colonial responses shaped the growing discontent among colonists, including issues like taxation without representation, the impact of the Stamp Act, and the varying approaches colonies took to unify and resist British rule. Fiske introduces key figures like James Otis and Patrick Henry, whose arguments and actions fueled the revolutionary spirit. The narrative emphasizes the gradual build-up of tensions and the ideological foundations that would ultimately lead to America's fight for independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E201: History: America: Revolution (1775-1783) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41266 |
| Release Date | Nov 2, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 307 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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