The Readers Handbook Of The American Revolution 1761-1783 (1880)

The Reader's Handbook of the American Revolution 1761-1783 is a historical book written by Justin Winsor in 1880. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the American Revolution, covering the period from the end of the French and Indian War in 1761 to the Treaty of Paris in 1783. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of the Revolution. The first section provides an overview of the causes of the Revolution, including the economic, political, and social factors that led to the conflict between the American colonies and Great Britain. The second section covers the military campaigns of the Revolution, including the major battles and campaigns fought on both the American and British sides. The third section focuses on the political and diplomatic aspects of the Revolution, including the formation of the Continental Congress, the Declaration of Independence, and the negotiations that led to the Treaty of Paris. The fourth section of the book provides biographical sketches of the key figures of the Revolution, including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson. The final section of the book includes a bibliography of primary and secondary sources on the American Revolution. Overall, The Reader's Handbook of the American Revolution 1761-1783 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about the history of the American Revolution. It provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of the Revolution, covering all of the major events and figures of the period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.