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American Revolution / written by Stuart Murray.

Author/creator Murray, Stuart, 1948-
Other author/creatorDorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc.
Other author/creatorSmithsonian Institution.
Format Book and Print
EditionRev. ed.
Publication InfoLondon ; New York : DK, 2005.
Description71 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 29 cm.
Subject(s)
Variant title Eyewitness American Revolution
Series Eyewitness books
Eyewitness books. ^A409076
Contents Life in British America -- War in New World -- Taxation without representation -- Revolutions' opposing leaders -- Unrest becomes revolution -- Breed's Hill, siege of Boston -- Recruiting, training -- Armies of king, congress -- Early Northern battles -- Declaration of Independence -- Battles, campaigns -- Victory at Saratoga -- Attacks on frontier -- Winter soldier -- Symbols of freedom -- France becomes ally -- War at sea -- Embattled New York -- Spies, traitors -- Home front, behind the lines -- Camps, prisons -- Soldier's doctor -- War for the South -- Yorktown -- Last two years of war -- Peace, birth of a nation -- George Washington, Father of his Country -- Did you know? -- Timeline -- Glossary -- Index.
Abstract Presents a visual guide to the people, battles, and events of America's war for independence, and includes explanatory text.
General noteAt head of title: Eyewitness.
General note"In association with the Smithsonian Institution."
General note"Discover how a few brave patriots battled a great empire-- the commanders, the conflicts, and the weaponry"--Cover.
General noteIncludes index.
LCCN 2001047619
ISBN0756610605 (lib. bdg.)
ISBN9780756610609 (lib. bdg.)
ISBN0756610591 (trade bdg.)
ISBN9780756610593 (trade bdg.)
Stock number1241887 QBI

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