Written by one of the foremost authorities on American history, this classic work offers a detailed and nuanced account of the political, social, and military dimensions of the American Revolution. Claude Halstead Van Tyne traces the roots of the revolution in colonial society and politics, examines the key events and personalities that shaped the conflict, and analyzes the impact of the revolution on American society and culture. This book remains an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States and the origins of democracy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.