Kevin phillips, a keen analyst of american politics, is also a. He suggests that the great events and confrontations of 1775 such as congresss belligerent economic ultimatums to britain, new englands rage militaire, the exodus of british troops and expulsion of royal governors up and down the seaboard, and the new provincial congresses. Jan 08, 20 our guest is historian and commentator kevin phillips to discuss his new historical narrative titled 1775. A noted historian and political commentator claims 1775 as the american revolutions true beginning. Phillips acknowledges that this mentality was illusory and irrational, as the vastly superior british army and navy were soon to expose. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Read the colonial laws of new york from the year 1664 to the revolution 16641775 5 vols. Kevin phillips has been a political and an economic commentator for four decades. We talk to former republican strategist kevin phillips, about lessons we can learn from 1775, the subject of his latest book. A good year for revolution by kevin phillips is an ambitious book that fulfills its ambitions. He suggests that the great events and confrontations of 1775. Mar 25, 20 simply put, his book is devoted to describing the ideological and socio political landscape of the early part of the revolution, but spends no time on the events, stories, and individuals as detailed in my 1775 manuscript. A good year for revolution kindle edition by phillips, kevin.
A groundbreaking account of the american revolutionfrom the bestselling author of american dynasty in this major new work, iconoclastic historian and political chronicler kevin phillips upends the conventional reading of the american revolution by debunking the myth that 1776 was the struggles watershed year. But 1775 was the year when american colonists embraced the. A good year for a revolution, by successful history author kevin phillips. Phillips will return to this subject in his next book. A good year for revolution by kevin phillips 20, paperback at the best online prices at. A good year for revolution, in which he suggests that the year 1775 was a.
He suggests that the great events and confrontations of 1775 congresss belligerent economic ultimatums to britain, new englands rage militaire, the exodus of british troops and expulsion of. He suggests that the great events and confrontations of 1775 congresss belligerent economic ultimatums to britain, new englands rage militaire, the exodus of british troops and expulsion of royal governors up and down the. Dec 09, 2012 phillips acknowledges that this mentality was illusory and irrational, as the vastly superior british army and navy were soon to expose. Kevin price phillips born november 30, 1940 is an american writer and commentator on politics, economics, and history. Kevin phillips what if the year that has long been commemorated as americas defining moment was in fact, misleading. In this major new work, iconoclastic historian and political chronicler kevin phillips upends the conventional reading of the american revolution by debunking the myth that 1776 was the struggles watershed year. A groundbreaking account of the american revolutionfrom the bestselling author of american dynasty in this major new work, iconoclastic historian. The contrarian historian and analyst upends the conventional reading of the american revolution in 1775, iconoclastic hi.
Phillips argues that the events of 1775 were much more critical to success. He suggests that the great events and confrontations of 1775 congresss belligerent economic ultimatums to britain, new englands rage militaire. In this book the author, a historian punctures the myth that 1776 was the watershed year of the. Our guest, kevin phillips, made a name for himself in the late 1960s. The contrarian historian and analyst upends the conventional reading of the american revolutionin 1775, iconoclastic historian and bestselling author kevin phillips punctures the myth that 1776 was the watershed year of the american revolution. A good year for revolution by kevin phillips books. In her latest, new yorker staff writer orlean rin tin tin.
Buy this book the year 1776 is overrated, writes political commentator. What could kevin phillips have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you. In his fifteenth book, the longtime political and economic commentator argues that 1775, not 1776, was the crucial year for the american revolution. As of the start of 1775, the gregorian calendar was 11. Truly 1775 was important leading up to 1776, but so was 1774, and 1773, etc. Nov 27, 2012 the contrarian historian and analyst upends the conventional reading of the american revolutionin 1775, iconoclastic historian and bestselling author kevin phillips punctures the myth that 1776 was the watershed year of the american revolution. It is not a story that proceeds chronologically from one event to another. He suggests that the great events and confrontations of 1775congresss belligerent economic ultimatums to. Nov 27, 2012 a noted historian and political commentator claims 1775 as the american revolutions true beginning.
The author, kevin phillips, makes a very convincing argument that the year 1775 was the pivotal year in the war for independence. A good year for revolution, in which he suggests that the year 1775 was a critical launching point of both the revolutionary. A good year for revolution by kevin phillips 20, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Is there anything you would change about this book. An analysis of the social and political climate in the us leading to the american revolution. What if the year that has long been commemorated as americas defining moment was in fact, misleading. Dec 06, 2012 kevin philips 1775 thursday, december 6, 2012 7. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Phillipss book is not a narrative of the year 1775. Iconoclastic historian and bestselling author kevin phillips punctures the myth that 1776 was the watershed year of the american revolution. A good year for revolution by kevin phillips librarything. It will probably take more than this deeply researched, meticulously argued, multidimensional history to dislodge 1776 from the popular mind as the inaugural year of our independence, but phillips bad money. Read 1775 a good year for revolution by kevin phillips available from rakuten kobo.
Reckless finance, failed politics, and the global crisis of american capitalism. Sep 24, 20 in this book the author, a historian punctures the myth that 1776 was the watershed year of the american revolution. Bell of the blog boston 1775 informed me via twitter of a forthcoming book by nearly the same name as mine. Economic and political lessons from 1775, a good time for. He suggests that the great events and confrontations of 1775 congresss belligerent. A good year for revolution by kevin phillips goodreads. A good year for revolution, by kevin phillips minute men are fired upon in 1775 by british troops in lexington, mass. A good year for revolution by kevin phillips books on. Kevin phillips, a keen analyst of american politics, is also a historical sociologist. Kevin phillips, a keen analyst of american politics, is also a historical sociologist in the best sense of the term. Kevin phillips 1775 a good year for revolution 1st edition 1st printing hardcover new york viking 2012 very good in a very good price clipped dust jacket. Dec 06, 2012 we talk to former republican strategist kevin phillips, about lessons we can learn from 1775, the subject of his latest book. A good year for revolution kevin phillips for ipad.
Formerly a republican party strategist before becoming an independent, phillips became disaffected with the party from the 1990s, and became a critic. Nov 30, 2012 phillipss insistence on the primacy of 1775 as the pivotal year creates more problems than it solves. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 1775. In this book the author, a historian punctures the myth that 1776 was the watershed year of the american revolution. The contrarian historian and analyst upends the conventional reading of the american revolution in 1775, iconoclastic historian and bestselling author kevin phillips punctures the myth that 1776 was the watershed year of the american revolution.
Phillips focuses on the great battlefields and events of 1775 congresss warlike economic ultimatums to king and parliament, new englands rage militaire, the panicked concentration of british troops in militant but untenable boston, the stunning expulsion of royal governors up and down the seaboard, and the new provincial congresses and. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. A good year for revolution by kevin phillips, paperback. Phillips suggests that the year 1775 was a critical. He suggests that the great events and confrontations of 1775congresss belligerent economic ultimatums to britain, new englands rage militaire, the exodus of british troops and. He suggests that the great events and confrontations of 1775congresss belligerent economic ultimatums to britain, new englands. A groundbreaking account of the american revolutionfrom the bestselling author of american dynasty in this major new work, iconoclastic. It is instead a collection of twentysix chapters, each of which analyzes specific issues and events that occurred in what phillips refers to as the long year of 1775, from the summer of 1774 to the summer of 1776. A groundbreaking account of the american revolution. An engaging, casual history of librarians and libraries and a famous one that burned down. As a person majoring in american history and literature at williams college in the last century and recently a member of the board of directors of the minuteman historical national park here in concord, i found the authors presentation. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read 1775. As a person majoring in american history and literature at williams college in the last century and recently a member of the board of directors of the minuteman historical national park here in concord, i found the authors presentation to be one of the best that i have ever read. He suggests that the great events and confrontations of 1775 congresss belligerent economic ultimatums to britain, new englands.
If you buy only one history book for the rest of 20, this should be the one. We are taught to give some much credence to july 4, 1776, but in this thoroughly researched book, mr. Our guest is historian and commentator kevin phillips to discuss his new historical narrative titled 1775. Read book british supporters of the american revolution 17751783. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Kevin phillips has given us an extraordinary gift in his latest book, 1775 a good year for revolution. Simply put, his book is devoted to describing the ideological and socio political landscape of the early part of the revolution, but spends no time on the events, stories, and individuals as detailed in my 1775 manuscript. A good year for revolution audiobook by kevin phillips.
Historian and commentator kevin phillips talked about his book, 1775. Phillips demonstrates in documented detail that the critical mass of the american revolution came together in 1775, not 1776. I would have put things more in chronological order. Focusing on the great battles and events of 1775, phillips surveys the political climate, economic structures, and military. While the british launched major attacks in 1776, phillips contends that their efforts had already been undermined by the patriots actions of the previous year, which. He suggests that the great events and confrontations of 1775 congresss belligerent economic ultimatums to britain, new englands rage militaire, the exodus of british troops and expulsion of royal governors up and down the seaboard, and the new.
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