The Blackwell encyclopedia of the American Revolution

Author(s)

• Greene, Jack P.
• Pole, J. R. (Jack Richon)

Bibliographic Information

The Blackwell encyclopedia of the American Revolution

edited by Jack P. Greene and J.R. Pole

Blackwell Reference, 1994

• : pbk

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

The Blackwell Encyclopedia of the American Revolution offers the most comprehensive account yet published of the events, people and ideas that together resulted in one of the most important events of modern history. With contributions from experts in many fields, including some of the most distinguished living historians, the book is at the same time a unique work of scholarship and a clear and accessible introduction for the general reader.The first and larger part of the book consists of seventy-five long articles covering all aspects of the revolution. Readers who wish for an understanding of the sequence of events on both sides of the Atlantic will find their answers in the chronological sections: those seeking to understand the context within which the events took place, and how they were interpreted at the time, will be rewarded by the articles under the section on "Concepts".The Encyclopedia is rich in cross-cultural information, with entries covering the arts, literature, the music of the time, as well as the influence of religion, ideology, and language. It contains authoritative accounts of the impact of the revolution on the European colonial powers, both as regards the immediate course of events and the long-term influence on ideas and politics. The editors have paid particular attention to the status and experience of minority groups of every kind before, during and after the revolution. A separate biographical section covers all the most significant figures of the period.The text is illustrated with many paintings, drawings and documents of the period. With the inclusion of a select guide to further reading after each article, a detailed chronology and comprehensive index. The Blackwell Encyclopedia of the American Revolution is likely to remain the standard guide to the subject for many years to come.

Table of Contents

Preface. Illustration acknowledgments. List of Maps and Map Acknowledgments. List of Contributors. Introduction. Part I: Context: 1. The Structure of British Politics in the Mid-eighteenth Century: W. A. Speck. 2. Metropolitan Administration of the Colonies, 1696-1775: Ian K. Steele. 3. The Changing Socio-Economic and Strategic Importance of the Colonies to the Empire: Alison G. Olson. 4. The Political Development of the Colonies after the Glorious Revolution: Alan Tully. 5. Population and Family in Early America: Robert V. Wells. 6. Socio-Economic Development of the Colonies: Edwin J. Perkins. 7. Religion before the Revolution: Edwin S. Gaustad. 8. The Cultural Development of the Colonies: Michal J. Rozbicki. 9. Ideological Background: Isaac Kramnick. Part II: Themes and Events, to 1776: 10. The Origins of the New Colonial Policy, 1748-1763: Jack P. Greene. 11. The Grenville Program, 1763-1765: Peter D. G. Thomas. 12. The Stamp Act Crisis and its Repercussions, including the Quartering Act Controversy: Peter D. G. Thomas. 13. The Townshend Acts Crisis 1767-1770: Robert J. Chaffin. 14. The British Army in America, before 1775: Douglas Edward Leach. 15. The West and the Indians, 1756-1776: Peter Marshall. 16. Trade Legislation and its Enforcement, 1748-1776: R. C. Simmons. 17. Ongoing Disputes over the Prerogative, 1763-1776: Jack P. Greene. 18. Bishops and other Ecclesiastical Issues, to 1776: Frederick V. Mills, Sr. 19. Social Protest and the Revolutionary Movement, 1765-1776: Edward Countryman. 20. The Tea Crisis and its Consequences, through 1775: David L. Ammerman. 21. The Crisis of Independence: David L. Ammerman. 22. Development of a Revolutionary Organization, 1765-1775: David W. Conroy. 23. Political Mobilization, 1765-1776: Rebecca K. Starr. 24. Opposition in Britain: Colin Bonwick. 25. Loyalism and Neutrality: Robert M. Calhoon. 26. Common Sense: Jack Fruchtman, Jr. 27. The Declaration of Independence: Ronald Hamowy. Part III: Themes and Events, from 1776: 28. Bills of Rights and the First Ten amendments to the Constitution: Robert A. Rutland. 29. State Constitution-Making, through 1781: Donald S. Lutz. 30. The Articles of Confederation, 1775-1783: Jack N. Rakove. 31. The War for Independence, to Saratoga: Don Higginbotham. 32. The War for Independence, after Saratoga: Don Higginbotham. 33. Diplomacy of the Revolution, to 1783: Jonathan R. Dull. 34. Confederation: State Governments and their Problems: Edward Countryman. 35. The West: Territory, States and Confederation: Peter S. Onuf. 36. Demobilization and National Defense: E. Wayne Carp. 37. Currency, Taxation and Finance, 1775-1787: Robert A. Becker. 38. Foreign Relations, after 1783: Jordan R. Dull. 39. Slavery and Anti-slavery: Sylvia R. Frey. 40. Indians and the New Republic: James H. Merrell. 41. The Impact of the Revolution on the Role, Status, and Experience of Women: Betty Wood. 42. The impact of the Revolution on Education: Melvin Yazawa. 43. The Impact of the Revolution on Social Problems: Poverty, Insanity, and Crime: Melvin Yazawa. 44. The Impact of the Revolution on Church and State: Robert M. Calhoon. 45. Legal Reform and the Revolution: Bruce H. Mann. 46. Confederation: Movement for a Stronger Union: Mark D. Kaplanoff. 47. The Federal Convention and the Constitution: Mark D. Kaplanoff. 48. The Debate over Ratification of the Constitution: Murray Dry. Part IV: External effects of the Revolution: 49. Great Britain in the Aftermath of the American Revolution: Ian R. Christie. 50. The American Revolution and Canada: G. A. Rawlyk. 51. The American Revolution and Ireland: Maurice J. Bric. 52. The American Revolution and the Sugar Colonies, 1775-1783: Selwyn H. H. Carrington. 53. The Effects of the American Revolution on France and its Empire: David P. Geggus. 54. The Impact of the American Revolution on Spain and Portugal and their Empires: Kenneth Maxwell. 55. The Influence of the American Revolution in the Netherlands: Jan Willem Schulte Nordhold. 56. The Influence of the American Revolution in Russia: Hans Rogger. Part V: Internal Developments after the Revolution: 57. Social and Economic Developments after the Revolution: Stuart Bruchey and Jim Potter. 58. The Religious Consequences of the Revolution: Robert M. Calhoon. 59. The Cultural Effects of the Revolution: Norman S. Grabo. 60. The Effects of the Revolution on Language: John Algeo. 61. Medicine Before and after the Revolution: Mary E. Fissell. 62. The Construction of Gender in a Republican World: Ruth H. Bloch. Part VI: Concepts: 63. Liberty: Elise Marienstras. 64. Equality: J. R. Pole. 65. Property: Alan Freeman and Elizabeth Mensch. 66. The Rule of Law: John P. Reid. 67. Consent: Donald S. Lutz. 68. Happiness: Jan Lewis. 69. Suffrage and Representation: Rosemarie Zaggari. 70. Republicanism: Robert E. Shalhope. 71. Sovereignty: Peter S. Onuf. 72. Nationality and Citizenship: Elise Marienstras. 73. The Separation of Powers: Maurice J. C. Vile. 74. Rights: Ronald Hamowy. 75. Virtue: James T. Kloppenberg. Part VII: Biographies A-Z: Chronological table: Compiled by Steven Sarson. Index: Compiled by Meg Davies.

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Details

• NCID: BA23110056
• ISBN:
  • 1557865477
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Cambridge, Mass.
• Pages/Volumes: xvi, 845 p.
• Size: 25 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : E208
  • DC20 : 973.3/03
  • NDC8 : 253.04
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Encyclopedias