American Revolution: The Definitive Encyclopedia and Document Collection [5 volumes]
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With more than 1,300 cross-referenced entries covering every aspect of the American Revolution, this definitive scholarly reference covers the causes, course, and consequences of the war and the political, social, and military origins of the nation.
This authoritative and complete encyclopedia covers not only the eight years of the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783) but also the decades leading up to the war, beginning with the French and Indian War, and the aftermath of the conflict, with an emphasis on the early American Republic.
Volumes one through four contain a series of overview essays on the causes, course, and consequences of the American Revolution, followed by impeccably researched A–Z entries that address the full spectrum of political, social, and military matters that arose from the conflict. Each entry is cross-referenced to other entries and also lists books for further reading. In addition, there is a detailed bibliography, timeline, and glossary.
A fifth volume is devoted to primary sources, each of which is accompanied by an insightful introduction that places the document in its proper historical context. The primary sources help readers to understand the myriad motivations behind the American Revolution; the diplomatic, military, and political maneuvering that took place during the conflict; and landmark documents that shaped the founding and early development of the United States.
With more than 1,300 cross-referenced entries covering every aspect of the American Revolution, this definitive scholarly reference covers the causes, course, and consequences of the war and the political, social, and military origins of the nation.
Contains more than 1,300 A–Z entries on various political, social, and military topics connected with the American Revolution
Features contributions from more than 120 distinguished scholars and independent historians from a variety of disciplines
Introduces entries with essays on the war’s underlying causes and the events that catalyzed its outbreak, a synopsis of the war, and an analysis of its long-term impact
Includes key documents relevant to the period, including Common Sense, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, eyewitness battle accounts, speeches, and treaties
Supplements entries with hundreds of illustrations depicting colonial and Revolutionary America, plus dozens of maps depicting major geopolitical relationships, large-scale military operations, and individual battles on land and sea
Addresses all major Native American tribes involved in the conflict and their role in the war
Volume I: A–C
List of Entries
List of Maps
Foreword
Preface
General Maps
Causes of the Revolution
Overview of the Revolution
Entries
Volume II: D–K
List of Entries
List of Maps
General Maps
Entries
Volume III: L–R
List of Entries
List of Maps
General Maps
Entries
Volume IV: S–Z
List of Entries
List of Maps
General Maps
Entries
Medals, Decorations, and Military Honors
Ranks, Military
Chronology
Glossary of Military and Naval Terms
Bibliography
List of Editors and Contributors
Volume V: Documents
List of Documents
Documents
Index
Heavy on biographies and battles but lighter on socioeconomics and ideas, the encyclopedia is an admirable scholarly monument to the military aspects of this influential civil and global conflict.
Primary source material is always sought after by the student as well as the seasoned historian, and this volume provides a wealth of it in clean, clear text. . . Summing Up: Highly recommended. All academic levels.
Although this reference set features an impressive breadth of topics produced by academics, it is written in a manner that is accessible to lay readers. High school, public, and academic libraries should strongly consider acquiring this title for their reference collection.
- Title: American Revolution: The Definitive Encyclopedia and Document Collection [5 volumes]
- Authors: Jeremy Black, Spencer C. Tucker
- Publisher: ABC-CLIO
- Print Publication Date: 2018
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Pages: 2466
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBN: 9798216046912
- Resource ID: LLS:9798216046912
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2025-04-22T14:52:45Z
Spencer C. Tucker, PhD, retired in 2003 after 36 years of university teaching. He has written or edited 57 books or encyclopedias treating military and naval history, a number of which have won important awards.