The War for American Independence, 1775-1783

In "The War for American Independence, 1775-1783," readers are invited to explore the pivotal eight years that shaped a nation. This historical account delves into the strategies, battles, and figures that turned the tide of conflict between the British Empire and its American colonies. With contributions from esteemed historians, the narrative weaves together the political, social, and military facets of the war, offering fresh insights into the complexities of independence. Themes of resilience, revolution, and the quest for liberty underscore this compelling chronicle, providing a nuanced understanding of a war that redefined the landscape of power and governance.

The Age Of Revolutions - 1760-1792

1760 - George II Is Succeeded By His Grandson

The Earl Of Bute Is The Young King's Mentor

1763 - The Peace Of Paris Ends The Seven Year's War

Bute Resigns, Leaving The King With A Problem

Grenville Becomes Prime Minister

Boswell And Johnson

The North Briton And John Wilkes

The Children Of The Poor

Grenville, The King And The Colonies

1765 - The Stamp Act

The Spinning-Jenny

Rockingham Becomes Prime Minister

The Character Of George III

Pitt And The Colonies

Smuggling

The Declaratory Act And The Repeal Of The Stamp Act

Pitt Becomes IIl

Captain Cook

The King And The Whigs

Taxes, The National Debt And Law And Order

A Flourishing Kingdom

Richard Arkwright And James Watt

1770 - Lord North - A Tory - Becomes Prime Minister

Moves Toward Parliamentary Reform

Horace Walpole On Pitt The Elder

Clive Of India

Warren Hastings - The First Governor General Of India

Hastings Is Impeached

America - Taxation Without Representation

1770 - The Boston Massacre

1773 - The Boston Tea Party

The Intolerable Acts

1775 - Concord And Lexington

Reaction In Britain

Bunker Hill

Preparations For War

1776 - The Declaration Of Independence

The American War Of Independence

Reactions In America And Britain

Disastrous British Strategy

1778 - France Joins The War

Howe Is Replaced By Clinton

Benedict Arnold, American Traitor

1781 - Cornwallis Surrenders At Yorktown

1782 - Lord North Resigns

Britain At A Low Ebb

1783 - The Treaty Of Paris And The USA

The Effects On Ireland ...

... And Scotland

Pitt The Younger Becomes Prime Minister At Twenty-Four

Reform Is In The Air

Pitt And The King

Henry Dundas And William Willberforce

The Budget, The Audit Office And The Sinking Fund

1788 - The First Sihns Of The King's Insanity

1789 - Revolution In France

Reactions In Britain

War With France Again

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