The History of the Rise, Progress, and Establishment of the Independence of the United States of America, Vol. 2: Including an Account of the Late ... Their Origin to That Period (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Gordon

 
9780656182947: The History of the Rise, Progress, and Establishment of the Independence of the United States of America, Vol. 2: Including an Account of the Late ... Their Origin to That Period (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Relive the making of a nation through a sweeping, detailed history of the American Revolution.

This volume presents a thorough account of the rise, progress, and establishment of the United States, tracing the colonies from their beginnings to the pivotal events of the late war.

Originally published as a major reference work, this edition compiles a wealth of narrative detail, military campaigns, and political developments. It blends strategic overviews with vivid scenes from the field, giving readers a clear sense of how battles, diplomacy, and governance shaped the path to independence.

Within these pages you will encounter the drama of campaigns, the conduct of Congress, and the experiences of both leading figures and ordinary people during a transformative era. The narrative moves from the early struggles through key engagements in the Jersey and Pennsylvania theaters, naval actions, and the unfolding diplomacy that helped cement a new nation.

  • Comprehensive coverage of major campaigns, battles, and strategic decisions of the Revolutionary era.
  • Accounts of legislative acts, diplomatic efforts, and the political context surrounding independence.
  • Perspective on leaders, military units, and civilian experiences that defined the period.
  • Primary-source elements and organized narrative structure to aid study and reference.

Ideal for readers of American history seeking a detailed, era-spanning portrait of the fight for independence.

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