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Explore the riveting history of America in 1776 with 'West of the Revolution' by Claudio Saunt. This compelling narrative invites readers to look beyond the traditional tales of the thirteen colonies and delve into the broader tapestry of revolutionary fervor across the American continent. As the Spanish ventured into San Francisco and the Russians expanded into Alaska for lucrative sea otter hunting, fascinating cultures and peoples, such as the Sioux, emerged as pivotal players in a year marked by turmoil and transformation. This 288-page book published by W.W. Norton & Company in 2015 is a must-have for history enthusiasts and those interested in understanding the diverse forces that shaped the United States. With its critical acclaim, 'West of the Revolution' challenges readers to rethink the traditional perspectives surrounding the birth of America. It expertly 'coaxes' our understanding away from the Atlantic seaboard, revealing a continent alive with significance far beyond the conflicts of Minutemen and Redcoats. Perfect for your historical bookshelf, this brand-new book has an ISBN of 9780393351156. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393351156
Year: 2015
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 288
Description:
In this unique history of 1776, Claudio Saunt looks beyond the familiar story of the thirteen colonies to explore the many other revolutions roiling the turbulent American continent. In that fateful year, the Spanish landed in San Francisco, the Russians pushed into Alaska to hunt valuable sea otters, and the Sioux discovered the Black Hills. Hailed by critics for challenging our conventional view of the birth of America, West of the Revolution "[coaxes] our vision away from the Atlantic seaboard" and "exposes a continent seething with peoples and purposes beyond Minutemen and Redcoats" (Wall Street Journal).
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393351156
Year: 2015
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 288
Description:
In this unique history of 1776, Claudio Saunt looks beyond the familiar story of the thirteen colonies to explore the many other revolutions roiling the turbulent American continent. In that fateful year, the Spanish landed in San Francisco, the Russians pushed into Alaska to hunt valuable sea otters, and the Sioux discovered the Black Hills. Hailed by critics for challenging our conventional view of the birth of America, West of the Revolution "[coaxes] our vision away from the Atlantic seaboard" and "exposes a continent seething with peoples and purposes beyond Minutemen and Redcoats" (Wall Street Journal).