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09/22/03 - The Purest Patriotism: The Domestic Sphere and the Ladies Association of Philadelphia
This essay by Melissa A. Marsh discusses the Women of the American Revolution and their participation. 08/21/03 - The Economic and Social Origins of the French Revolution of 1789
This essay by Mithum Bhattacharya discusses the origins of the French Revolution. It is published on this site with his kind permission. 12/10/02 - The Eve Of The Revolution, A Chronicle Of The Breach
With England
In his book, The Eve of the Revolution, A Chronicle of the Breach with England Carl Becker endeavors to convey to the reader, not a record of what men did, but a sense of how they thought and felt about what they did. This narrative explains the feelings and state of mind of the people and classes involved in the events leading up to the American Revolution. This book published in 1918 was volume 11 of The Chronicles of America Series.
11/10/02 - Period of Great Discontent
From 1660-1756, there was a growing political friction between England and her American Colonies, which soon would have led to American demands for independence, even if the events, which took place after 1756 and actually participated the Revolution, had not occurred. This friction came in many forms and combined they led to the tensions of the revolution. The period from 1670 - 1700 was a period of great discontent and rebellion in the colonies.
10/20/02 - England and Her Colonies
The war between England and France, though at an end on the continent of America, was still continued among the West India islands, France in this case also being the loser. Martinique, Grenada, St. Lucia, St. Vincent's,--every island, in fact, which France possessed among the Caribbees,--passed into the hands of the English. Besides which, being at the same time at war with Spain, England took possession of Havana, the key to the whole trade of the Gulf of Mexico.
10/09/02 - The Character of Colonial America: The Shape of Things to Come
By 1689, the land occupied by the American colonists stretched some one thousand miles along the Atlantic Coast but the settlers hugged the water. They had their backs to the continent and their eyes toward England. Most Colonists considered themselves transplanted Englishmen.
10/01/02 - Account of an Audience
with Hillsborough by Benjamin Franklin
Account of an Audience with
Hillsborough by Benjamin Franklin.
09/21/02 - Romantic Revolutionary; the life and times of Lord Edward Fitzgerald
This is a book review written by Trudy Cochrane. It is published on this site with her kind permission. The book is Citizen Lord; Edward Fitzgerald, 1763 - 1798 by Stella Tillyard.
09/14/02 - Some Thoughts on the China, Tea and Coffee Trade in the American Colonies During the Colonial Period
This article, Originally Published in Muzzleloader Magazine July-August 1997, by Lee Hardluck, examines the China trade in the American Colonies before the American Revolution.
09/7/02 - The Canadian Dominion: A Chronicle Of Our Northern Neighbor
The history of Canada since the close of the French regime falls into three clearly marked half centuries. The first fifty years after the Peace of Paris determined that Canada was to maintain a separate existence under the British flag and was not to become a fourteenth colony or be merged with the United States. Yale University Press first published this book written by Oscar D. Skelton in 1919.
08/28/02 - The Progress Of National Development--The First Quarter Of The Century
The political history of the second war with Great Britain is one of strong party spirit, and of a persistent opposition to the war on the part of the Federalists. The party under this name, however, had greatly changed in its principles since the accession to power of the Republicans. Source: The Great Republic By The Master Historians copyright 1902.
08/21/02 - The Defense Of New Orleans
The story of Jackson's gallant defense of New Orleans has been so often told from the American point of view that we select a description of it from a British author, who himself took part in the battle. Source:The Great Republic By The Master Historians copyright 1902.
08/14/02 - The Capture And Burning Of Washington
This article discusses the capture and burning of Washington D.C. by the British during the war of 1812, by Benson J. Lossing. Source: The Great Republic By The Master Historians copyright 1902.
08/07/02 - The Charge At Lundy's Lane
The fiercest land-battle of the war ensued, a description of which we select from Brackenridge's History of the Late War between the United States and Great Britain. Source: The Great Republic By The Master Historians copyright 1902.
07/28/02 - The Battle Of The Thames
The battle of the Thames was our first regular and considerable victory. I have not attempted to describe its professional, or indeed particular, features; that having been done by so many others. Source: The Great Republic By The Master Historians copyright 1902.
07/21/02 - Perry's Victory On Lake Erie
As, amid light and rather baffling winds, the American squadron approached the enemy, Perry's straggling line formed an angle of about fifteen degrees with the more compact one of his foes. Source: The Great Republic By The Master Historians copyright 1902.
07/14/02 - The Constitution And The Guerriere
Among other vessels, the forty-four-gun frigate Constitution put to sea, and was soon after chased by a British squadron, from which she escaped with great difficulty. The story of the victorious event which soon followed we select from Headley's "Second War with England. Source: The Great Republic By The Master Historians copyright 1902.
07/07/02 - Two Years Of War
In May, 1811, an encounter took place between the frigate President and the British war-sloop Little Belt. The captain of the latter, instead of answering the hail of Commodore Rogers, fired a shot, which was answered by a broadside. A short engagement ensued, the British losing eleven killed and twenty-one wounded, while the Americans had but one man wounded. Source: The Great Republic By The Master Historians copyright 1902.
06/28/02 - The Chesapeake Affair And The Embargo
The terrible and long-continued conflict in Europe between England and her allies on the one hand and Napoleon on the other could not fail to be felt in America, and as the combat grew more desperate and the powers of the combatants more strained, measures were taken whose effects were severely felt by all the civilized world. Source: The Great Republic By The Master Historians copyright 1902.
06/21/02 - Astoria by Washington Irving
Read this classic work by Washington Irving, that is set in the Rocky Mountains during the Rocky Mountain fur Trade days of the early 19th Century. Although this work is fiction, it nonetheless is one of America's first fictional works that uses history to tell a great story.
06/14/02 - A Classic Manual On War
This is Book 1 of the classic manual on the nature of war by the German General Clauswitz.
06/06/02 - 18th Century Discoveries
The discoveries of Easter Island and the Rosetta Stone were two major finds in the 18th century. These discoveries would end the isolation of two separate cultures, the Rapanui and the ancient Egyptians.
05/29/02 - The "Lost Dauphin" -- Louis XVII
Modern science has solved a historic mystery by resolving the issue of who actually died in the infamous Temple of Paris on June 8, 1795.
05/21/02 - Early Automobiles
Learn about the humble beginnings of the car and the men who developed this modern means of transportation.
05/10/02 - Pope Pius VI and the French Revolution
The condemnation of the Civil constitution of the Clergy and the Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen by Pius VI led to his downfall.
04/21/02 - Chinese History on the Internet
China's history and culture has been going strong for over 4000 years. These resources will help you to learn about the rich cultural history of this ancient country.
04/14/02 - War of the Bavarian Succession
European foreign policy of the 18th century revolved around maintaining the "balance of power." Prussia and Austria, for example, constantly argued with each other over the control of Germany. Unfortunately, the minor German states were the ones to suffer from these disputes because they became the battlegrounds of the two great powers. The German state of Bavaria became one such battleground in 1778.
04/07/02 - The 1755 Lisbon Earthquake
The 1755 Lisbon Earthquake was the first modern disaster that effected the world, learn how from these resources.
03/28/02 - The Eastern Reliance
Discover how the opium trade became such a problem for the Orient during the 18th century.
03/21/02 - The War of Jenkins's Ear
The West Indies was once a key part of the balance of world power, particularly since the islands were the entry point to the lucrative Spanish trade market. Thus, the West Indies became both a battleground and a pawn in major trade wars. One such war came shortly after the War of the Spanish Succession. This war, at first, involved only Britain and Spain, but the war of the Austrian Succession soon absorbed it. The war of Jenkins's Ear was one of the wackiest wars in military history.
03/14/02 - Mills: The First Factories
Mills were an important part of life in the 18th century, in fact they were the first factories.
03/07/02 - The Election of 1796
The Presidential Election of 1796 was the first contested presidential election in American history, learn about this election from these interesting sources on political history.
02/28/02 - Resources about Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon made an impact on world history that still affects us today. Here you will find resources for learning about this man and his accomplishments.
02/21/02 - Smallpox - Scourge of the 18th Century
The scourge of the 18th century, smallpox, was nearly eliminated by two forms of inoculation - variolation and vaccination. Here you will see how and why they were both so important in fighting this most dreaded disease.
02/15/02 - 18th Century Inventions
Some inventions were improvements on older machinery. We will look at eleven inventions of
the 18th century by looking at sites that discuss inventions and their creators.
02/08/02 - Romanticism: The Alternative to the Enlightenment
Romanticism was in direct competition with the Enlightenment because emotional
self-awareness was the foundation of Romantic philosophy.
02/01/02- Pirates and Piracy
Piracy was a major problem on the high seas during the 18th century. In fact, this crime actually made nations cooperate with each other, because the pirates who committed this crime did not care who they preyed on.
01/25/02- The Men and their Discoveries in the Pacific Northwest
While searching for the Northwest passage during the 18th century, explorers discovered and charted the Pacific Northwest coast.
01/18/02 - 18th Century Circuses
Take a tour of circus history.
01/11/02- George Washington: First Farmer
Take a tour of this famous farmer by visiting the George Washington Pioneer Farmer Web site.
01/04/02 - A Web site Review: Bermuda Online Resource
Since the discovery of Bermuda by the Spanish explorer, Juan de Bermudez in about 1515, Bermuda has had a rich history and culture. Take a look at a major resource for Bermudian history and other information.
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