The American Revolution (Vol. 1&2) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Battle for American Independence: From the Rejection of the Stamp Act Until the Final VictoryBy John Fiske
Length19h 53m
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John Fiske's The American Revolution (Vols. 1–2) offers a sweeping narrative of the political, military, and constitutional forces that transformed colonial resistance into national independence. Written in the lucid, expansive style of nineteenth-century historical synthesis, the work combines dramatic storytelling with an interpretive emphasis on institutional development and Anglo-American liberty. Fiske situates battles, diplomacy, and revolutionary ideology within a broad evolutionary vision of history, making the Revolution not merely a war, but a decisive stage in the maturation of self-government. Fiske, an American historian, philosopher, and popularizer of Darwinian thought, brought to history a distinctive belief in progress, continuity, and the organic growth of democratic institutions. His intellectual formation in philosophy and comparative history shaped his interpretation of the Revolution as the culmination of long-standing English constitutional traditions transplanted to the New World. Writing for an educated public, he sought to make national origins intelligible, morally serious, and historically grounded. This book is recommended for readers seeking a richly contextualized, eloquent account of the Revolution from a classic American historian. While modern scholarship may revise some emphases, Fiske remains valuable for his narrative command, interpretive ambition, and insight into how nineteenth-century America understood its founding.
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 53 mins
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Publish dateDec 15, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The American Revolution (Vol. 1&2) (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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