The will of the people : the revolutionary birth of America
(Book)
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Published
Cambridge, Massachusetts : The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2019.
ISBN
9780674971790, 0674971795
Physical Desc
261 pages ; 25 cm
Status
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Concord - Adult | 973.311 Breen | On Shelf |
Newton - Adult | 973.311 B74W 2019 | On Shelf |
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Published
Cambridge, Massachusetts : The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2019.
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
9780674971790, 0674971795
UPC
40029323244
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
Over eight years of war, ordinary Americans accomplished something extraordinary. Far from the actions of the Continental Congress and the Continental Army, they took responsibility for the course of the revolution. They policed their neighbors, sent troops and weapons to distant strangers committed to the same cause, and identified friends and traitors. By taking up the reins of power but also setting its limits, they ensured America's success. In this strikingly original account, Breen restores these missing Americans to our founding and shows why doing so is essential for understanding why our revolution ended differently from other revolutions that have shaped the modern world. In the face of revolution's anger, fear, and passion--forgotten elements in effective resistance--these Americans preserved a political culture based on the rule of law. In the experiences of these unsung revolutionaries can be seen the creation of America's political identity.--,Provided by publisher.
Subjects
LC Subjects
Middle class -- Political activity -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Committees of safety.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Social aspects.
Working class -- Political activity -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Committees of safety.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Social aspects.
Working class -- Political activity -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Breen, T. H. (2019). The will of the people: the revolutionary birth of America . The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Breen, T. H.. 2019. The Will of the People: The Revolutionary Birth of America. The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Breen, T. H.. The Will of the People: The Revolutionary Birth of America The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2019.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Breen, T. H.. The Will of the People: The Revolutionary Birth of America The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2019.
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