Narrative and Critical History of America, Vol. 6 (of 8) by Justin Winsor
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| Editor | Winsor, Justin, 1831-1897 |
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| Title |
Narrative and Critical History of America, Vol. 6 (of 8)
The United States of North America, Part I |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Giovanni Fini, Dianna Adair, Bryan Ness, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (https: //archive.org/details/americana) |
| Summary | "Narrative and Critical History of America, Vol. 6" by Justin Winsor is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on the pivotal period of the American Revolution, explicating the political, social, and economic factors that contributed to the conflict between American colonies and Great Britain. It explores themes of governance, commerce, and the evolving national identity, providing readers with deep insights into the causes of the revolution. The opening of this volume sets the stage for a thorough examination of the American Revolution, emphasizing that it was not merely a colonial rebellion but a critical episode within a larger historical narrative involving both British and American interests. Mellen Chamberlain, the author of the first chapter, discusses how the revolution stemmed from constitutional disputes regarding the king's prerogatives versus colonial rights. He highlights specific grievances such as the Navigation Acts and the growing unrest due to British taxation and governance. Chamberlain delineates the motivations and perspectives of both revolutionary and loyalist factions, suggesting that the conflict was rooted in a profound struggle over the political and economic systems impacting both nations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | America -- Discovery and exploration |
| Subject | United States -- History |
| Subject | America -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51789 |
| Release Date | Apr 18, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 165 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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