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| View Larger Image | Sources and Documents Illustrating the American Revolution, 1764-1788: and the Formation of the Federal Constitution (Galaxy Books) | Paperbackby Samuel Eliot Morison (Author)
| List Price: | $44.95 | | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours |
| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Oxford University Press, USA | | Edition: | 2nd Edition | | Page Count: | 432 Pages | | Publication Date: | December 31, 1965 | | Sales Rank: | 648,978th |
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The sources and documents presented in this book reflect the ideological revolution in America, encompassing the growth of independent sentiment in the colonies, the break with the mother country, and the establishment of a federal government by the states. All the essential documents are included as well as some important acts, resolves, letters, pamphlets, and instructions not readily available elsewhere. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 1 review)
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Good source of information by J. D. Gentry  4 Stars
October 04, 2005
Broad gathering of writings about the revolutionary period. A difficult, but essential read for students of this period.
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