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the global story of American independence
xvii, 238 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
Why did the American Revolution take place? It was about more than the dates and details we all know: war elephants charging a fort in India and high-stakes gambles of bankers in Scotland, among other events, also played a part in the "real revolution" in the minds of the entire population of what would become the United States.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-221) and index.