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The American Revolution (Vol 1&2) - Battle for American Independence: From the Rejection of the Stamp Act Until the Final Victory - cover

The American Revolution (Vol 1&2) - Battle for American Independence: From the Rejection of the Stamp Act Until the Final Victory

John Fiske

Publisher: e-artnow

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This book is a thorough history of the American Revolution from the beginning of the crisis between American colonies and the British government until the final victories in the War which brought independence to America.  Contents: The Beginnings The Crisis The Continental Congress Independence First Blow at the Centre Second Blow at the Centre Saratoga The French Alliance Valley Forge Monmouth and Newport War on the Frontier War on the Ocean A Year of Disasters Benedict Arnold Yorktown
Available since: 12/15/2023.
Print length: 441 pages.

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