The period extending from the American War for Independence through the ratification of the Constitution is commonly referred to as “the American Revolution.” But how “revolutionary” was it, given that propertied white males, mostly Protestants and including slaveowners, held power in the 13 original states before, during, and after the revolution? Joseph Harrington describes how the American Revolution combined conservative and radical elements to build a lasting nation with a truly revolutionary impact on the world.
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