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UNINA9910458970503321 |
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Autore |
Allison Robert J |
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Titolo |
The American Revolution [[electronic resource] ] : a concise history / / Robert J. Allison |
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Oxford ; ; New York, : Oxford University Press, 2011 |
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ISBN |
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1-283-00983-8 |
9786613009838 |
0-19-971846-6 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (129 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Electronic books. |
United States History |
United States 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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Description based upon print version of record. |
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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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Contents; Important Dates in the American Revolution; Preface; Acknowledgments; CHAPTER 1 The Revolution's Origins; CHAPTER 2 Rebellion in the Colonies; CHAPTER 3 Independence; CHAPTER 4 War; CHAPTER 5 Was America Different?; Further Reading; Index |
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Here is a brisk, accessible, and vivid introduction to arguably the most important event in the history of the United States--the American Revolution. Between 1760 and 1800, the American people cast off British rule to create a new nation and a radically new form of government based on the idea that people have the right to govern themselves. In this lively account, Robert Allison provides a cohesive synthesis of the military, diplomatic, political, social, and intellectual aspects of the Revolution, paying special attention to the Revolution's causes and consequences. The book recreates the t |
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UNISA996393779403316 |
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Autore |
Essex Robert Devereux, Earl of, <1591-1646.> |
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Titolo |
A declaration of the noble resolution of the Earle of Essex His Excellence [[electronic resource] ] : concerning his intention in going forth with this great army consisting of 60000 now advancing forward under his honouable command, in the defence of the King and Parliament, and the Protestant religion : with an excellent speech delivered vnto his honour immediately before his departure by the Lord Roberts, before divers Colonells and Captaines at Essex house to encourage the Earle in his proceedings and the justice of his cause being undertaken for the generall good of the kingdome |
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Pubbl/distr/stampa |
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London, : Printed for T. Banks, 1642 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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RadnorJohn Robartes, Earl of, <1606-1685.> |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Consists of Lord Robarte's speech alone. The declaration of Essex appears never to have been printed in this work.. |
Reproduction of original in Thomason Collection, British Library. |
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