TY  - BOOK
AU  - Stark,James Henry
TI  - The Loyalists of Massachusetts and the Other Side of the American Revolution
AV  - E201 
PY  - 2012///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - American loyalists -- Massachusetts
KW  - Massachusetts -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783
N1  - Release date is 2012-03-31; Produced by Andrew Wainwright, Jonathan Ingram and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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N2  - "The Loyalists of Massachusetts and the Other Side of the American Revolution" by James H. Stark is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the perspective of loyalists during the American Revolution, focusing on their experiences and viewpoints, which have often been overshadowed by the dominant narrative of patriotism. The central theme revolves around the loyalty of certain Bostonians to the British Crown during a time when independence was fervently sought by others.  The opening of the book sets a reflective tone as Stark addresses the common misconceptions surrounding the American Revolution, particularly the vilification of loyalists. He discusses the historical context that led to the Revolution, examining the complexities of governance and societal dynamics in Massachusetts, where loyalists felt unjustly treated in the historical narratives presented in textbooks. Stark introduces early colonial governance, highlighting the differences between various factions and laying the groundwork for a discussion on how these early sentiments contributed significantly to the American Revolution and the subsequent treatment of loyalists. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39316
ER  -