1st Edition
The Path to the American Revolution British-American Relations in Peace and War, 1721-1783
By Jonathan R. Dull
Copyright 2024
152 Pages
4 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
152 Pages
4 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
152 Pages
4 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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This book focuses on the gradual deterioration of the British-American relationship that led to the American Revolution.
Starting in 1721, the author explores how the relationship between Britain and America changed from one of reciprocal trust to one of mutual misunderstanding and suspicion. It analyses the impact of Britain’s changing relationship with the other great powers of Europe and... Read more
1. Walpole’s Britain Tolerates American Self-Rule, 1721-1739 2. War against Spain and France Destabilizes the Relationship, 1739-1754 3. The French and Indian War Endangers the Relationship, 1754-1763 4. The Aftermath of the War Dooms the Existing Relationship, 1763-1774 5. The War of American Independence Permanently Changes the Relationship, 1775-1783 6. Overview and Postscript
Biography
Jonathan R. Dull served on the staff of the Papers of Benjamin Franklin from 1977 to 2008, retiring as Senior Associate Editor. He is the author of eight books and two dozen articles on American, French, and British history and has received American, Canadian, and French literary awards.
