A groundbreaking account of the American Revolution—from the bestselling author of American DynastyIn this major new work; iconoclastic historian and political chronicler Kevin Phillips upends the conventional reading of the American Revolution by debunking the myth that 1776 was the struggle’s watershed year. Focusing on the great battles and events of 1775; Phillips surveys the political climate; economic structures; and military preparations of the crucial year that was the harbinger of revolution; tackling the eighteenth century with the same skill and perception he has shown in analyzing contemporary politics and economics. The result is a dramatic account brimming with original insights about the country we eventually became.
#330639 in Books Penguin Books 2012-11-28 2012-11-28Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.64 x .40 x 7.46l; .90 #File Name: 0143122657144 pages
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful. Newest Edition not living up to it's predecessorsBy M. HigginsI have used three different editions (7th; 8th and 9th) of Dan Smith's State of the World Atlas with middle school students the past several years. The books are a wonderful collection of thematic maps that provide a wealth of information about the world. I recommend them to any teacher covering current world affairs; culture or geography. One disturbing trend I am noticing; though; is a marked; decreasing visual appeal in each successive edition. The 7th edition maps were witty; creative and fun. The current 9th edition is; comparatively; much drier; unimaginative and sterile. The strong graphic component was what first drew me and my students into these atlases. I am sorry to see that emphasis slipping away.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy ttgs32Excellent!!!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Info sourceBy JMBGood Info but not quite what I expected
