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‘Who will write the History of the American Revolution’ asked a worried John Adams, and ‘who will ever write it? This book is an attempt to answer these questions. Examining the many histories of the American Revolution and Constitution, it looks at how the transition from amateur to professional transformed the interpretation of the Revolution.

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"'A substantial and important survey that assesses and summarises the truly vast literature on the American Revolution. Readable, insightful and witty, this book will help students and scholars appreciate the complex histories of the American Revolution.' Professor Stephen Conway, University College London"

Table of Contents

Introduction
Ch. 1 Pioneers
Ch. 2 The ‘Noble’ and the ‘Ignoble’
Ch. 3 Present at the creation: The making of the constitution
Ch. 4 Ideology, slavery and original Intent
Ch. 5 African Americans: resistance and revolution
Ch. 6 ‘A new era in female history’
Ch. 7 The Indians, the west and the Revolution
Conclusion
Index

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      Publisher: Manchester University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 11/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780719052415, 978-0719052415
      ISBN10: 0719052416

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      ‘Who will write the History of the American Revolution’ asked a worried John Adams, and ‘who will ever write it? This book is an attempt to answer these questions. Examining the many histories of the American Revolution and Constitution, it looks at how the transition from amateur to professional transformed the interpretation of the Revolution.

      Trade Review
      "'A substantial and important survey that assesses and summarises the truly vast literature on the American Revolution. Readable, insightful and witty, this book will help students and scholars appreciate the complex histories of the American Revolution.' Professor Stephen Conway, University College London"

      Table of Contents

      Introduction
      Ch. 1 Pioneers
      Ch. 2 The ‘Noble’ and the ‘Ignoble’
      Ch. 3 Present at the creation: The making of the constitution
      Ch. 4 Ideology, slavery and original Intent
      Ch. 5 African Americans: resistance and revolution
      Ch. 6 ‘A new era in female history’
      Ch. 7 The Indians, the west and the Revolution
      Conclusion
      Index

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