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"This account argues the inevitability of the American Revolution after the Stamp Act of 1765, due to the clash between Britain and its colonies in their ideals rather than their economic problems. Beginning with Locke, Morgan states the deep influence Locke had on the colonists to define the problem with their relationship with Britain. The book continues through the creation of the United States with the ratification and establishment of the Constitution and the bill of rights."
Daniel Singer, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Kind Of History
Time of history:
- 18th century
History of a people?
Yes
Nationality?
- American--General
Largely political history?
Yes
Kind of political history
- american revolution
Subjects of this Historical Account
Religion? (if plays a major part)
- Protestants!
Is the portrayal sympathetic?
- Neutral
From a certain profession/group?
- politicians
Intelligence of subject of
history:
- Smart
Main Adversary
From a certain profession/group?
- Prince/Nobleman/King
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- an average amount
Nationality?
- British
Ethnicity? (if plays big part)
- White/European
Is the portrayal sympathetic?
- Unsympathetic
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- Northeast
If applicable, liberal/conservative?
- Historian is very moderate
Style
How much gore?
- 1 (None)
How fast-paced is the book?
- 5 (an average amount)
Accounts of torture and death?
- no torture/death
Book makes you feel...
- challenged
How much focus on stories of individuals?
- Focuses mostly on history of key players
How much romance?
- 1 (None)
Is book humorous?
Yes
How much humor?
- 2 (a little)
If humorous, kind of humor
- puns
- parody
- gentle humor
Minor characters feature lots of:
- diplomats
Is this a kid's book?
- Ages 16-Adult
Pictures/Illustrations?
- None
Length of book
- 150-200 pages
How much emphasis on small details?
- 8 (a significant amount)
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