| Encyclopedia of the American Revolution: Library of Military History, 3 Volume Set Contributor(s): Selesky, Harold E. (Editor), Boatner III, Mark M. (Editor), Schecter, Barnet (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0684314703 ISBN-13: 9780684314709 Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons OUR PRICE: $739.81 Product Type: Hardcover Published: May 2006 Annotation: This set is a major revision of a classic in the field, one that has remained in print since its appearance in 1966, The Encyclopedia of the American Revolution by Mark M. Boatner. This A-Z ready-reference dictionary is the essential source for all military aspects of the American Revolutionary War in the period 1763-1783. One-third of the entries are biographical, while the rest cover campaigns and strategy, battles, skirmishes, naval actions, weaponry, political issues and events, popular legends, and the participation of the European powers. This edition includes new articles on: the Frontier; Violence; Mobilization; Religion; Women; African Americans, and Historiography, along with many topics of current interest to historians. Also included in the Encyclopedia is an update of Boatner's Landmarks of the American Revolution. T state-by-state guide skillfully demonstrates the "power of places." |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - Revolutionary Period (1775-1800) |
| Dewey: 973.3 |
| LCCN: 2006002323 |
| Physical Information: 5.5" H x 6.5" W x 11.25" (13.20 lbs) 1750 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 18th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: More than 1, 500 new and revised entries reaffirm Col. Mark M. Boatner IIIs Encyclopedia of the American Revolutions second edition as an enduring classic. This A-to-Z ready-reference profiles both lesser-known and famous battles throughout the period 1763-1783. While interesting biographies of key participants comprise about one third of the two-volume set, the majority of articles cover campaigns and strategy, battles, skirmishes, naval actions, weaponry, political issues and events, popular legends, and the participation of the European powers. Approximately 120 illustrations and 90 maps and line art images coordinate with accessible text to clearly present the campaigns and tactics, and a comprehensive thematic outline concisely frames events. This edition includes new articles on: the Frontier; Violence; Mobilization; Religion; Women; African Americans, and Historiography, along with many topics of current interest to historians. Also included in the Encyclopedia is an update of Boatners Landmarks of the American Revolution. This state-by-state guide skillfully demonstrates the power of places. While Gale strives to replicate print content, some content may not be available due to rights restrictions.Call your Sales Rep for details.PIM31-MAY-1801 |