Revolutionary America, 1763-1815

by Francis D. Cogliano

Revolutionary America explains the crucial events in the history of the United States between 1763 and 1815, when settlers of North America rebelled against British rule, won their independence in a long and bloody struggle, and created an enduring republic. Centering the narrative on the politics of the new republic, Revolutionary America presents a clear history of the War of Independence and lays a distinctive foundation for students and scholars of the early American republic. Author Francis D. Cogliano pays particular attention to the experiences of those who were excluded from the immediate benefits and rights secured by the creation of the republic, including women, Native Americans, and African Americans. This third edition has been fully revised and updated to incorporate the insights of the latest scholarship throughout, including additional discussion of regional differences and the role of religion. New chapters cover the War of 1812, the Revolution as a social movement, and the experience of Loyalists, allowing students to grasp further dimensions of the conflict and the emergence of the United States.

Genres: History, The United States Of America, American History, School, Nonfiction

346 pages, Paperback

First published September 30, 1999

About the author

Francis D. Cogliano is Reader in American History at the University of Edinburgh. A Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, he has held research fellowships at the Virginia Historical Society and the International Center for Jefferson Studies at Monticello.

Reviews

[Kylan Benton · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn’t finish the book but I did read most of it for class. It actually wasn’t a terrible read. I enjoyed it so much more than the other book I read for this class. I’d give it a 2.5 but Goodreads sucks so I’ll give it a 3.

[Laurie Wheeler · Rating 1 out of 5]

Easy read. Too bad each edition becomes more of a social construct than historical.

[Adam · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book and thought it was well balanced and organized. It provided the right details to teach me why everything happened the way it did, and kept me engaged.

[lena · Rating 4 out of 5]

merci francis de m'avoir mieux préparée aux partiels en 70 pages que quatre mois de cours <3

[BJ Schall · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book has numerous issues that made it incredibly difficult to read. The book lacks solid contextual detail. The author's writing style resembled a first-time writer who wasn't sure how to make a short essay longer. Overstated phrases, repetition, and attempts at high-brow vocabulary combined to make the author sound cheap and distract the reader from the book's contents (limited as it was.) Finally, the scope and substance of the book were incredibly diluted. The author attempted to save the book with his conclusion by creating a final, grand thesis: the American Revolution was a revolution. Overall, a highly-disappointing read.