Our American Brethren: A History of Letters in the British Press During the American Revolution, 1775-1781

By Alfred Grant

Much of what the British public knew about the American Revolution was learned through letters from readers published in the British press. Unlike contemporary letters to the editor, these letters were written by professional journalists and often exhibited some of the final prose of the 18th century. The scribblers used pseudonyms to make it possible for them to offer views that differed with the official government line.These letters, to six of the most influential British newspapers of the time, provide a unique look at how the British public viewed the American Revolution. The ebb and flow of public support of the war is well documented, as is the way the people reconciled themselves to the ultimate loss of the American colonies. Most clearly, the letters demonstrate that the British public were neither unanimous or consistent in their support of the Crown's efforts to defeat the American colonists.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786400862
• ISBN13: 9780786400867
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.3"