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Liberty Tree: Ordinary People and the American Revolution,New
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With the publication of Liberty Tree, acclaimed historian Alfred F. Young presents a selection of his seminal writing as well as two provocative, neverbeforepublished essays. Together, they take the reader on a journey through the American Revolution, exploring the role played by ordinary women and men (called, at the time, people out of doors) in shaping events during and after the Revolution, their impact on the Founding generation of the new American nation, and finally how this populist side of the Revolution has fared in public memory.Drawing on a wide range of sources, which include not only written documents but also material items like powder horns, and public rituals like parades and tarring and featherings, Young places ordinary Americans at the center of the Revolution. For example, in one essay he views the Constitution of 1787 as the result of an intentional accommodation by elites with nonelites, while another piece explores the process of ongoing negotiations wouldbe rulers conducted with the middling sort; women, enslaved African Americans, and Native Americans. Moreover, questions of history and modern memory are engaged by a compelling examination of icons of the Revolution, such as the pamphleteer Thomas Paine and Boston's Freedom Trail.For over forty years, history lovers, students, and scholars alike have been able to hear the voices and see the actions of ordinary people during the Revolutionary Era, thanks to Young's pathbreaking work, which seamlessly blends sophisticated analysis with compelling and accessible prose. From his awardwinning work on mechanics, or artisans, in the seaboard cities of the Northeast to the all but forgotten liberty tree, a major popular icon of the Revolution explored in depth for the first time, Young continues to astound readers as he forges new directions in the history of the American Revolution.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Liberty Tree: Ordinary People and the American Revolution'? A: The main theme of the book explores the role of ordinary people during the American Revolution and how their actions and voices contributed to shaping the nation.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Liberty Tree' is Alfred F. Young, an acclaimed historian known for his work on the American Revolution.
- Q: What type of sources does Alfred F. Young use in his writing? A: Young draws on a wide range of sources, including written documents, material items like powder horns, and public rituals such as parades and tarring and featherings.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Liberty Tree'? A: The book contains 419 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: When was 'Liberty Tree' published? A: The book was published on November 6, 2006.
- Q: What category does this book belong to? A: This book falls under the category of 'Revolution & Founding'.
- Q: Is 'Liberty Tree' available in different formats? A: This edition is available in paperback format.
- Q: What are some key features of the book? A: A key feature of 'Liberty Tree' is its blend of sophisticated analysis with accessible prose, making it suitable for history lovers, students, and scholars.
- Q: Does the book include any previously unpublished essays? A: Yes, 'Liberty Tree' includes two provocative, never-before-published essays by Alfred F. Young.