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Autore |
Chopra Ruma |
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Titolo |
Unnatural rebellion [[electronic resource] ] : loyalists in New York City during the Revolution / / Ruma Chopra |
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Charlottesville, : University of Virginia Press, c2011 |
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1-280-49020-9 |
9786613585431 |
0-8139-3116-9 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (318 p.) |
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Collana |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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American loyalists - New York (State) - New York - History |
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New York (N.Y.) History Revolution, 1775-1783 |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Natural rights and natural ties : Britons in New York City -- "Uncommon phrenzy" : rebel usurpation, 1774-1776 -- "Quicken others by our example" : New Yorkers welcome the British -- "Lord pity this poor country" : loyalist resilience -- "Diversity of sentiments on the future conduct of the war" : loyalist clamor -- "A certificate of their necessity" : a mix of refugees and rules -- "The die had been cast" : loyalist divisions -- "Look yo Tory crew, and see what George your king can do" : loyalists unprotected -- Conclusion : loyalist patriotism exceeds loyalist power. |
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