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Becoming American In The Age Of Revolution

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The American Revolution was a time of great upheaval and change. It was a time when the thirteen colonies fought for their independence from Great Britain. It was also a time when the people of the colonies began to define what it meant to be American.

Citizen Sailors: Becoming American in the Age of Revolution

by Nathan Perl-Rosenthal

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In her book, Becoming American In The Age Of Revolution, historian Jill Lepore explores the many ways that the American Revolution shaped American identity. She argues that the Revolution was not simply a political event, but a cultural one as well. It was a time when Americans began to develop a new sense of themselves and their place in the world.

Lepore's book is divided into three parts. The first part, "The Revolution of Ideas," explores the intellectual and philosophical roots of the Revolution. She shows how the ideas of the Enlightenment, such as the belief in natural rights and the social contract, inspired the colonists to rebel against British rule.

The second part of the book, "The Revolution of War," examines the military and political aspects of the Revolution. Lepore describes the battles, the strategies, and the leaders that shaped the course of the war. She also explores the ways that the war impacted the lives of ordinary Americans.

The third part of the book, "The Revolution of Culture," examines the ways that the Revolution transformed American culture. Lepore shows how the Revolution led to the development of new forms of art, music, and literature. She also explores the ways that the Revolution changed the roles of women and African Americans in American society.

Becoming American In The Age Of Revolution is a sweeping and ambitious work of history. It is a book that offers a new and insightful perspective on one of the most important events in American history.

Praise for Becoming American In The Age Of Revolution

"A brilliant and groundbreaking work of history. Lepore has written a book that will change the way we think about the American Revolution." - Sean Wilentz, author of The Rise of American Democracy

"A magisterial work of scholarship. Lepore has written the definitive account of the American Revolution." - Gordon Wood, author of The Radicalism of the American Revolution

About Jill Lepore

Jill Lepore is a professor of history at Harvard University. She is the author of several books, including The Mansion of Happiness, New York Burning, and These Truths. She has won numerous awards for her writing, including the Bancroft Prize, the Pulitzer Prize, and the National Book Award.

Citizen Sailors: Becoming American in the Age of Revolution

by Nathan Perl-Rosenthal

4.7 out of 5