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100 1 _aFiske, John,
_d1842-1901
245 1 4 _aThe American Revolution
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2012-11-02
508 _aCharlene Taylor, KD Weeks, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The American Revolution" by John Fiske is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the events and circumstances surrounding the American Revolution, focusing on the relationship between the American colonies and British government leading up to the war. Fiske's exploration likely covers the political, social, and economic tensions that fueled the colonists' quest for independence, making it essential reading for those interested in American history. The beginning of the book sets the stage for understanding the complex relationships and grievances that emerged between the American colonies and British authorities during the pre-Revolutionary period. It examines how British governance and colonial responses shaped the growing discontent among colonists, including issues like taxation without representation, the impact of the Stamp Act, and the varying approaches colonies took to unify and resist British rule. Fiske introduces key figures like James Otis and Patrick Henry, whose arguments and actions fueled the revolutionary spirit. The narrative emphasizes the gradual build-up of tensions and the ideological foundations that would ultimately lead to America's fight for independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41266
999 _c82105
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