The American Revolution Reader
The American Revolution Reader by Denver Alexander Brunsman, published by Routledge in 2014, is a comprehensive collection of essays that explores the American revolutionary era, spanning from the onset of the imperial crisis to the presidency of George Washington. This 460-page volume presents a variety of perspectives on significant themes, including the British-colonial relationship in the eighteenth century, the political and ideological issues that fueled colonial protests, and the military conflicts that shaped the period.
Readers will find essays that delve into the complexities of the American Revolution, addressing topics such as class strife, street politics, and the international context of the conflict. The collection also highlights the contributions of women, African Americans, and Native Americans, as well as the transformation of the British Empire following the war. With contributions from notable historians, this edition serves as a valuable resource for students and anyone interested in the multifaceted history of the Revolutionary Period.
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The American Revolution Reader is a collection of leading essays on the American revolutionary era from the eve of the imperial crisis through George Washington’s presidency. Articles have been chosen to represent classic themes, such as the British-colonial relationship during the eighteenth century, the political and ideological issues underlying colonial protests, the military conflict, the debates over the Constitution, and the rise of political parties. The volume also captures how the field has been reshaped in recent years, including essays that cover class strife and street politics, the international context of the Revolution, and the roles of women, African Americans and Native Americans, as well as the reshaping of the British Empire after the war.
With essays by Gordon S. Wood, Mary Beth Norton, T.H. Breen, John M. Murrin, Gary B. Nash, Woody Holton, Rosemarie Zagarri, John Shy, Alan Taylor, Maya Jasanoff, and many other prominent historians, the collection is ideal for classroom use and any student of the American Revolution.
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