Revolutionary America, 1763-1815
A Sourcebook
Francis D Cogliano editor Kirsten E Phimister editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:6th Oct '11
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- Hardback£135.00(9780415997119)
Revolutionary America, 1763–1815: A Sourcebook is a collection of dynamic primary sources intended to accompany the second edition of Revolutionary America, 1763-1815: A Political History. While the structure of the collection parallels the textbook, either can be used independently as well. Each chapter contains excerpts of crucial documents from the Revolutionary period, and begins with a brief introduction. A companion website holds the full text of all excerpted documents, as well as links to other valuable online resources. This Sourcebook helps give students a sense of the human experience of that turbulent time, bringing life to the struggle to found the United States.
For additional information and classroom resources please visit the Revolutionary America companion website at www.routledge.com/textbooks/revolutionaryamerica.
"Cogliano and Phimister’s outstanding collection of primary sources on the eras of the American Revolution and Early Republic will be a tremendous asset for students of American history. The sources they have have included in this collection are not only important, but also, in many cases, quite unexpected - shedding new light on an important subject."
-Richard R. Beeman, Professor of History, University of Pennsylvania
"This Sourcebook narrates American nation-building from many perspectives, relaying all the drama and uncertainty of a revolutionary age. Readers confront the fraught relationship of personal liberty and governmental authority, a tension that remains at the heart of American civic culture."
-Seth Rockman, Professor of History, Brown University
"Those looking for a way to involve students in history or a lively supplement to a classroom textbook will welcome this volume ... The introductions in the Sourcebook provide concise, well-written interpretations of key events; the sources section leads readers to relevant documents to that they can draw their own conclusions ... This is a great resource. Highly Recommended." – Choice
ISBN: 9780415997126
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 476g
292 pages