“1775: A Good Year for Revolution” delivers a detailed account of how the first sparks of independence flashed across the colonies. By reexamining the economic disputes, political maneuvers, and military confrontations of 1775, the author overturns the popular emphasis on 1776.
Through an analysis of colonial congresses, local committees, and the exodus of British authority, the narrative reveals how grassroots governance and regional tensions left Britain unable to reclaim control. Themes of class, religion, and ethnicity are woven together to illustrate the complex forces that fueled collective action.
With rigorous research and fresh insights, this volume offers students of American history a richer understanding of the Revolution’s formative year.
- Focus on economic ultimatums and local governance
- Explores military engagements and political strategies
- Examines social factors: class, religion, and ethnicity
- A vivid narrative of revolutionary momentum in 1775