Modern Library Chronicles The American Revolution, (Paperback)

from MarkBeronte

The noblest ideals and aspirations of the peoples of the United States of America - its commitment to freedom, constitutionality and equality - came out of the Revolutionary era. The story is a dramatic one. Thirteen insignificant colonies of His Britannic Majesty King George III, three thousand ...

from JFBallenger

The title of this book suggests that it is a general history of the Revolution, but this is a bit misleading. In fact, it focuses fairly narrowly on the Revolution in social relations and political theory. It's treatment of the actual military conflict is quite cursory. It also gives short shrift...

from jonwwil

When I saw the size of this book, I realized that it wasn't going to be a comprehensive history, but that was fine by me. I was just looking for an overview of the Revolution, highlighting key events leading up to and throughout the war, as well as notable personalities on all sides. Even with th...

from JBD1

A very concise and readable history of the Revolution, its origins and its aftermath. Marred by a lack of citations, but the wound is not mortal. Worth a read.

from mrpotter

excellent book for anyone teaching the causes and effects of the American Revolution.