The Revolutionary Era: Primary Documents on Events from 1776 to 1800

by Carol Sue Humphrey

Book Overview

From 1776 to 1800, the United States ceased to be a fantastic dream and became a stable reality. Newspapers were increasingly the public's major source of information about people and events outside of their community. The press reflected the issues of the day. Its foremost concern was naturally the armed struggle with Britain. The press covered the conflict, providing both patriot and loyalist interpretations of the battles and personalities...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313320837
• ISBN13: 9780313320835
• Release Date: December 2003
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.6" x 9.5"