The American Revolution: A Concise History

by Robert Allison

Book Overview

Here is a brisk, accessible, and vivid introduction to arguably the most important event in the history of the United States--the American Revolution.

Between 1760 and 1800, the American people cast off British rule to create a new nation and a radically new form of government based on the idea that people have the right to govern themselves. In this lively account, Robert Allison provides a cohesive synthesis of the military, diplomatic, political,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195312953
• ISBN13: 9780195312959
• Release Date: February 2011
• Publisher: Oxford Univ PR
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 8.5"