Bibliograph

The ideological origins of the American Revolution, Bernard Bailyn

Type

Label

The ideological origins of the American Revolution, Bernard Bailyn

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The ideological origins of the American Revolution

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

959805915

Responsibility statement

Bernard Bailyn

Summary

The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution is a classic of American historical literature--required reading for understanding the Founders' ideas and their struggles to implement them. In the preface to this 50th anniversary edition, Bernard Bailyn isolates the Founders' profound concern with the uses and misuses of power.--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

The literature of revolution -- Sources and traditions -- Power and liberty: a theory of politics -- The logic of rebellion : a note on conspiracy -- Transformation -- Representation and consent -- Constitution and rights -- Sovereignty -- The contagion of liberty -- Slavery -- Establishment of religion -- The democracy unleashed -- "Whether some degree of respect be not always due from inferiors to superiors"

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