Description

Book Synopsis
How did the American colonies overcome long odds to create a durable union capable of declaring independence from Britain? In this powerful new history of the fifteen tense months that culminated in the Declaration of Independence, Robert Parkinson provides a troubling answer: racial fear.

Trade Review
A knowledgeable, disturbing presentation of the prominent role of racism in the years of the nation's birth. . . . Parkinson pulls no punches." — Kirkus Reviews

Thirteen Clocks

    Product form

    £70.50

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £94.00 – you save £23.50 (25%)

    Order before 4pm today for delivery by Thu 6 Aug 2026.

    A Hardback by Robert G. Parkinson

    Out of stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Thirteen Clocks by Robert G. Parkinson

      Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 1/30/2021 12:05:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781469662565, 978-1469662565
      ISBN10: 1469662566

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      How did the American colonies overcome long odds to create a durable union capable of declaring independence from Britain? In this powerful new history of the fifteen tense months that culminated in the Declaration of Independence, Robert Parkinson provides a troubling answer: racial fear.

      Trade Review
      A knowledgeable, disturbing presentation of the prominent role of racism in the years of the nation's birth. . . . Parkinson pulls no punches." — Kirkus Reviews

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account