The Loyalists of Massachusetts and the Other Side of the American Revolution
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"The Loyalists of Massachusetts and the Other Side of the American Revolution" by James H. Stark is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the perspective of loyalists during the American Revolution, focusing on their experiences and viewpoints, which have often been overshadowed by the dominant narrative of patriotism. The central theme revolves around the loyalty of certain Bostonians to the British Crown during a time
when independence was fervently sought by others. The opening of the book sets a reflective tone as Stark addresses the common misconceptions surrounding the American Revolution, particularly the vilification of loyalists. He discusses the historical context that led to the Revolution, examining the complexities of governance and societal dynamics in Massachusetts, where loyalists felt unjustly treated in the historical narratives presented in textbooks. Stark introduces early colonial governance, highlighting the differences between various factions and laying the groundwork for a discussion on how these early sentiments contributed significantly to the American Revolution and the subsequent treatment of loyalists. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Stark, James Henry |
|---|---|
| Title | The Loyalists of Massachusetts and the Other Side of the American Revolution |
| Credits |
Produced by Andrew Wainwright, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E201: History: America: Revolution (1775-1783) |
| Subject | American loyalists -- Massachusetts |
| Subject | Massachusetts -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39316 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-39316-2 |
| Release Date | Mar 31, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1401 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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