The American Revolution: A Very Short Introduction

by Robert J. 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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0190225068
• ISBN13: 9780190225063
• Release Date: July 2015
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 4.3" x 6.8"