Wood, Gordon S.

The radicalism of the American Revolution / American Revolution Gordon S. Wood. - 1st Vintage Books ed. - New York : Vintage Books, 1993. - x, 447 pages ; 21 cm

Originally published: New York : A.A. Knopf, 1992.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 371-430) and index.

pt. I. Monarchy. Hierarchy ; Patricians and plebeians ; Patriarchal dependence ; Patronage ; Political authority -- pt. II. Republicanism. Republicanization of monarchy ; Truncated society ; Enlightened paternalism ; Revolution ; Enlightenment ; Benevolence -- pt. III. Democracy. Equality ; Interests ; Assault on aristocracy ; Democratic officeholding ; World within themselves.

Examines colonial society and the transformations in colonial life that resulted from the republican tendencies brought to the surface by the Revolution.

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Radicalism--History--United States--18th century.
Political culture--History--United States--18th century.


United States--History--Social aspects.--Revolution, 1775-1783
United States--Politics and government--1775-1783.

Political culture History 18th century United States Radicalism History 18th century United States United States History Social aspects Revolution, 1775-1783 United States Politics and government 1775-1783

E 209 / .W65 1993