World Almanac Library Of The American Revolution 8 Titles

Discusses the advantages and disadvantages both sides had during the Revolutionary War, and gives an overview of several key battles that took place between 1776 and 1778.

Describes how civilians living in the thirteen colonies coped with life during the Revolutionary War, and describes the positive and negative effects of the war.

Explains the international rivalry between France and Britain that helped the Patriot cause and describes the battles from north to south during the late eighteenth century.

Discusses the lives and roles of military and political leaders in America and Britain during the Revolutionary War.

Describes the struggles of soldiers and sailors who took part during the American Revolution and examines military life during the late eighteenth century.

Explains the reasons behind the American Revolution, such as high taxes, wars with the Native Americans, and the desire for political and religious freedom.

Describes who and what committees made up the government during and after the American Revolution, the positive and negative influences of this government, and how they led to the drafting of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

The World Almanac Library of the American Revolution is an eight-volume series that tells the story of the founding of the United States of America. The series shows how the American Revolution was more than just a series of battles-it was a revolution of ideas. During the course of the conflict, American colonists, loyal subjects of the British Crown, came to believe that the only way they could assert their rights was to declare independence from Britain. Illustrated by maps and colorful pictures, and featuring historic documents, the series brings alive the struggle for American independence. Book jacket.