The American revolution : a general history, 1763-1790

"This volume is believed to be the only comprehensive textbook treatment of the Revolutionary period. Broadly based and general in its approach, it meets the instructional needs of the student, while it is substantial enough in detail to satisfy scholarly requirements. It incorporates the research of recent decades and also develops the new emphasis of interest to students and scholars. The conflict with Britain is traced with new emphasis on the popular movements within the colonies rather than the polarity between the protagonists. Emphasizing that the Revolution signified far more than political separation from Britain, the effect of populism on social, political, intellectual, religious and military institutions is stressed. There are sections on the sociology of agriculture and the cities, on slavery and race relations, urban problems, religion and the enlightenment. There is also material on the military, the conduct of war, merchants and profiteering, committees and confrontation. The Confederation period is given a thorough and extended analysis, as is the Constitution. In conclusion the book covers ratification and the enactment of Hamilton's funding program."--Publisher.