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UNINA9910715947703321 |
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Autore |
Bohman Larry R. |
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Determination of flood hydrographs for streams in South Carolina . Volume 2 Estimation of peak-discharge frequency, runoff volumes, and flood hydrographs for urban watersheds / / by Larry R. Bohman ; prepared in cooperation with the South Carolina Department of Highways and Public Transportation |
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Columbia, South Carolina : , : U.S. Geological Survey, , 1992 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (vii, 79 pages) : illustrations, maps |
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Water-resources investigations report ; ; 92-4040 |
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Stream measurements - South Carolina |
Streamflow velocity |
Urban runoff - South Carolina |
Watershed management - South Carolina |
Hydrography - South Carolina |
Stream measurements |
Urban runoff |
Watershed management |
South Carolina |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 73-75). |
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UNINA9910778391803321 |
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Autore |
Bouton Terry |
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Taming democracy [[electronic resource] ] : "the people," the founders, and the troubled ending of the American Revolution / / Terry Bouton |
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Oxford ; ; New York, : Oxford University Press, 2007 |
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0-19-771666-0 |
0-19-988561-3 |
1-281-16325-2 |
9786611163259 |
0-19-804187-X |
1-4356-0544-6 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (343 p.) |
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Democracy - Pennsylvania - History - 18th century |
Gentry - Pennsylvania - History - 18th century |
Statesmen - United States - History - 18th century |
Elite (Social sciences) - United States - History - 18th century |
Pennsylvania Politics and government 1775-1865 |
Pennsylvania History Revolution, 1775-1783 Social aspects |
United States History Revolution, 1775-1783 Social aspects |
United States History Revolution, 1775-1783 Influence |
United States Politics and government 1775-1783 |
United States Politics and government 1783-1809 |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 266-316) and index. |
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Contents; Introduction; Part I: THE RISE OF DEMOCRACY (1763-1776); 1 Oppression: THE ORIGINS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION; 2 The Vision of '76: POPULAR IDEOLOGY AND THE REVOLUTION; Part II: CONFRONTING THE COUNTER-REVOLUTION (1776-1787); 3 The Gospel of Moneyed Men: THE GENTRY'S NEW IDEALS; 4 The Sheriff's Wagon: THE CRISIS OF THE 1780's; 5 Equal Power: ""THE PEOPLE"" ATTEMPT TO RECLAIM THE REVOLUTION; 6 The Problem with Politics: WHY REFORM FELL SHORT; 7 Rings of Protection: POPULAR RESISTANCE |
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DURING THE 1780's; Part III: TAMING DEMOCRACY (1787-1799) |
8 "A Stronger Barrier against Democracy": THE STRUGGLE OVER CONSTITUTIONS 9 Roads Closed: DESPERATE OPPOSITION TO THE NEW ORDER; 10 The Pennsylvania Regulation of 1794: A REBELLION OVER WHISKEY?; 11 The Pennsylvania Regulation of 1799: JOHN FRIES'S REBELLION?; Conclusion; Notes; Index; |
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Americans are fond of reflecting upon the Founding Fathers, the noble group of men who came together to force out the tyranny of the British and bring democracy to the land. Unfortunately, as Terry Bouton shows in this highly provocative first book, the Revolutionary elite often seemed as determined to squash democracy after the war as they were to support it before. Centering on Pennsylvania, the symbolic and logistical center of the Revolution, Bouton shows how this radical shift in ideology spelled tragedy for hundreds of common people. Leading up to the Revolution, Pennsylvanians were united |
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