Excerpt from The True History of the American Revolution
The purpose of this history of the Revolution is to use the original authorities rather more frankly than has been the practice with our historians. They appear to have thought it advisable to omit from their narratives a great deal which, to me, seems essential to a true picture.
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Excerpt from The True History of the American Revolution
The purpose of this history of the Revolution is to use the original authorities rather more frankly than has been the practice with our historians. They appear to have thought it advisable to omit from their narratives a great deal which, to me, seems essential to a true picture.
About the Publisher
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from The True History of the American Revolution
The purpose of this history of the Revolution is to use the original authorities rather more frankly than has been the practice with our historians. They appear to have thought it advisable to omit from their narratives a great deal which, to me, seems essential to a true picture.
I cannot feel satisfied with any description of the Revolution which treats the desire for independence as a sudden thought, and not a long growth and development, or which assumes that every detail of the conduct of the British government was absurdly stupid, even from its own point of view, and that the loyalists were few in numbers and their arguments not worth considering. I cannot see any advantage in not describing in their full meaning and force the smuggling, the buying of laws from the governors, and other irregular conduct in the colonies which led England to try to remodel them as soon as the fear of the French in Canada was removed. Nor can I accept a description which fails to reveal the salient details of the great controversy over the rather peculiar methods adopted by General Howe to suppress the rebellion. This controversy was a part of the Revolution. It involved the interesting question of Howe's instructions from the ministry and the methods which the ministry intended to use with the revolted colonists.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the American Revolution, not as a sudden burst of rebellion, but as the culmination of long-simmering tensions between the colonies and England. The author argues that the desire for independence was not a spontaneous reaction, but rather a carefully planned and deeply rooted aspiration. Through meticulous research, the author unveils a nuanced picture of the political landscape, highlighting the colonists' increasing self-governance and defiance of British regulations, particularly the lucrative practice of smuggling. This defiance, coupled with the colonies' unique system of "bargain and sale" legislation, where legislatures held power over governors' salaries, fueled English anxieties about losing control. The book sheds light on the complex dynamics between the crown-appointed governors and the popularly elected legislatures, revealing the deep divisions within colonial society. It explores the conflicting perspectives of the "patriot" and "loyalist" factions, offering a more comprehensive understanding of the Revolution's impact on different segments of the population. Ultimately, this book challenges romanticized narratives of the American Revolution, presenting a more complete and candid account of the events and motivations that led to the birth of a nation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330786598_0
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