Encyclopedia of the American Revolution: Library of Military History, 2 Volume Set (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780684315133)

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.

Author: Harold E. Selesky
ISBN-10: 0684315130
ISBN-13: 9780684315133
Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons
Language: English
Published: 05/05/2006
Pages: 1200
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 9.76lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 4.00d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2006 pg. 71
Choice 12/01/2006 pg. 626
Rec Ref Bks for Small/Med Libr 01/01/2007 pg. 91
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2007 pg. 173