Thirteen Clocks

How Race United the Colonies and Made the Declaration of Independence

Autori

• Robert G. Parkinson

Parametri

Pagine

258pagine

Tempo di lettura

10ore

• Razza, Razzismo
• Saggistica
• Storia
• Storia degli Stati Uniti
• Studi post-laurea

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The narrative explores the pivotal fifteen months leading to the Declaration of Independence, highlighting how racial fear influenced the American colonies' quest for unity. Robert G. Parkinson examines the colonial news systems that connected patriot leaders and everyday citizens, illustrating how they crafted a dramatic story of virtuous men facing threats from Indigenous peoples and enslaved individuals. This account reveals the complex motivations behind the colonies' struggle for independence, emphasizing the interplay between fear and the drive for unity amidst adversity.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2021

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