American Revolution

This 4-vol. set supplies the in-depth information about the American Revolution that students and researchers need for class assignments and reports.
American Revolution: Almanac provides a range of historical information and current commentary on the American Revolution in 12 subject chapters.
American Revolution: Biographies profiles approximately 60 British and American men and women connected with the conflict.
American Revolution: Primary Sources presents the text of 32 related speeches, diary entries, and other material related to the American Revolution.

Here is a brisk, accessible, and vivid introduction to arguably the most important event in the history of the United States–the American Revolution. Between 1760 and 1800, the American people cast off British rule to create a new nation and a radically new form of government based on the idea that people have the right to govern themselves.