#312732 in Books 1999-11-16Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 .94 x 6.54 x 9.24l; 1.55 #File Name: 0395903440544 pages
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful. The Revolution Examined and InterpretedBy Eric MayforthBooks in the "Major Problems in American History" series are designed as college textbooks; but also offer much to the general reader who wishes to understand more thoroughly a given time period in American history.This entry on the American Revolution is no exception. The original source documents and essays in the book examine the meaning of the Revolution and how truly radical the Revolution was; in that all men were not considered as being created equal prior to the eighteenth century.Fans of military history may be disappointed; as there is only one chapter on the Revolutionary War. The book concentrates instead on social; cultural; and economic trends that led to our separation from Britain; and also takes a look at how the Revolution changed gender and racial relations. Political theory is also heavily covered; as the book plumbs the failure of the Articles of Confederation and the adoption of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.Those who wish to delve deeply into the story of our nation's founding would be rewarded by reading the material in this book.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. This book is used as a text in Yale's online ...By Sherie Ann PetersonThis book is used as a text in Yale's online course on the American Revolution; taught by Joanne Freeman. I am using it as a resource for my website at PatriotsAndRedcoats.com1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great insight by the authorBy cmGreat insight by the author. Essays by other authors touched on many subjects and presented different viewpoints. Highly recommend for anyone interested in the subject. Clear enough even for me; who is merely a casual; amateur reader.
