THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (Complete Edition In 2 Volumes) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Battle for American Independence: From the Rejection of the Stamp Act Until the Final VictoryBy John Fiske
Length19h 51m
About this audiobook
John Fiske's The American Revolution (Complete Edition in 2 Volumes) offers a sweeping yet carefully argued narrative of the political, military, and constitutional crisis that transformed Britain's North American colonies into the United States. Written in the lucid, expansive style characteristic of late nineteenth-century historical prose, the work combines dramatic storytelling with interpretive synthesis, situating battles, diplomacy, and ideological conflict within the broader evolution of Anglo-American liberty. It belongs to an era of national historical writing that sought to explain the Revolution as both a political rupture and a stage in the progress of democratic institutions. Fiske, an American philosopher, historian, and popular lecturer, was deeply influenced by evolutionary thought and by a belief in the organic development of societies. His intellectual formation under the influence of Herbert Spencer, along with his commitment to making history accessible to educated readers, shaped his interpretation of the Revolution as a culmination of inherited English freedoms adapted to New World conditions. This edition is recommended to readers seeking a richly contextual, intellectually confident account of the Revolution. While modern scholarship has revised many emphases, Fiske remains valuable for his narrative power, interpretive ambition, and enduring place in American historiography.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
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GenreHistory
Length19 hrs 51 mins
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Publish dateDec 20, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (Complete Edition In 2 Volumes) (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5VOLUME I
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6CHAPTER I THE BEGINNINGS
7The Lords of Trade
8The governor’s salary
9Sir Robert Walpole
10Weakness of the sentiment of union
11The Albany Congress
12Franklin’s plan of union, 1754
13Rejection of the plan
14Shirley recommends a stamp act
15Writs of assistance
16The chief justice of New York
17Otis’s “Vindication”
18Expenses of the French war
19Grenville’s Resolves
20Reply of the colonies
21The Stamp Act
22The Parson’s Cause
23Patrick Henry’s resolutions
24The Stamp Act Congress
25Declaration of the Massachusetts assembly
26Resistance to the Stamp Act in Boston
27And in New York
28Debate in the House of Commons
29Repeal of the Stamp Act
30The Duke of Grafton’s ministry
31The Townshend Acts
32Attack on the New York assembly
33Parliament did not properly represent the British people
34Difficulty of the problem
35Representation of Americans in Parliament
36Mr. Gladstone and the Boers
37Death of Townshend
38His political legacy to George III.
39Character of George III.
40English parties between 1760 and 1784
41George III. as a politician
42His chief reason for quarrelling with the Americans
43CHAPTER II THE CRISIS
44John Dickinson
45The Massachusetts circular letter
46Lord Hillsborough’s instructions to Bernard
47The “Illustrious Ninety-Two”
48Impressment of citizens
49Statute of Henry VIII. concerning “treason committed abroad”
50Samuel Adams makes up his mind, 1768
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