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The will of the people the revolutionary birth of America / T.H. Breen.

Summary:

Over eight years of war, ordinary Americans accomplished something extraordinary. Far from the actions of the Continental Congress and the Continental Army, they took responsibility for the course of the revolution. They policed their neighbors, sent troops and weapons to distant strangers committed to the same cause, and identified friends and traitors. By taking up the reins of power but also setting its limits, they ensured America's success. In this strikingly original account, Breen restores these missing Americans to our founding and shows why doing so is essential for understanding why our revolution ended differently from other revolutions that have shaped the modern world. In the face of revolution's anger, fear, and passion--forgotten elements in effective resistance--these Americans preserved a political culture based on the rule of law. In the experiences of these unsung revolutionaries can be seen the creation of America's political identity.-- Provided by publisher

Record details

ISBN: 067424205X
ISBN: 0674242068
ISBN: 0674242076
ISBN: 9780674242050
ISBN: 9780674242067
ISBN: 9780674242074
Physical Description: 1 online resource (261 pages)
Publisher: Cambridge, Massachusetts Harvard University Press [2019]
Copyright: �2019

Content descriptions

General Note:	CatMonthString:january.22 Multi-User.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index
Formatted Contents Note:	Rejection -- Assurance -- Fear -- Justice -- Betrayal -- Revenge -- Reflections.
Type of Computer File or Data Note:	Text (HTML), electronic book.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff. Access restricted by subscription.
Language Note:	In English.
Issuing Body Note:	Made available online by JSTOR.
Source of Description Note:	Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (ProQuest Ebook Central, viewed May 11, 2021).