Patriots, Loyalists, and Revolution in New York City, 1775-1776

By Bill Offutt

Book Overview

Patriots, Loyalists, and Revolution in New York City, 1775-1776 draws students into the chaos of a revolutionary New York City, where Patriot and Loyalist forces fight for advantage among a divided populace. Confronted with issues like bribery, the loss of privacy, and collapsing economic opportunity, along with ideological concerns like natural rights, the philosophical foundations of government, and differing definitions of tyranny, students witness how discontent can lead to outright revolt.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1469670674
• ISBN13: 9781469670676
• Release Date: July 2022
• Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.0" x 10.0"