The War of American Independence, 1763-1783 : Falling Dominoes

The War of American Independence, 1763–1783: Falling Dominoes addresses the military, maritime and naval, economic, key personalities, key societal groups, political, imperial rivalry, and diplomatic dynamics and events from the post-Seven Years’ War era in Great Britain’s North American colonies through the end of the War of American Independence. Beginning in 1763 and moving through the war chronologically, the authors argue that British political and strategic leaders failed to develop an effective strategy to quell the discontent and subsequent revolt in the North American colonies and thus failed to restore allegiance to the Crown. This book describes and analyzes events and the outcomes of central players’ decisions— the British North American colonies, Great Britain, France, Spain, and the Dutch Republic— and the resultant actions. It examines events through the thematic lens of strategy, political and military leadership, public attitudes, economics, international rivalries and relations, and the role of traditionally less-considered groups: women, slaves, and Native American peoples. This book is an enlightening and essential read for all history students, from high school through to those on postgraduate courses, as well as those with an interest in the American Revolution. Cover 1 Half Title 2 Series 3 Title 4 Copyright 5 Dedication 6 Table of Contents 8 List of Illustrations 10 Preface 12 Acronyms 17 Introduction: A War of Many Peoples 18 PART I Blowing the Matches 36 1 “In a Fit of Absence of Mind" 38 2 The Shot Heard ‘Round the World 68 3 High Water Mark 91 PART II Stalemate in the Middle 114 4 Divide and Conquer 116 5 Shift to the Middle 137 6 A Harsh Winter 156 PART III Southern Gambit 174 7 “A Want of Discrimination" 176 8 Campaign in the Carolina Backcountry 199 9 The North Carolina and Virginia Invasions 224 PART IV A Measure of the Utmost Importance 246 10 Sea Power and the American War 248 11 A Global War 265 12 War Termination 283 Conclusion 299 Bibliography 304 Index 325 American,Independence;,post-war;,leadership;,politics;,political;,colonies;,War,of,American,Independence;,Seven,Years’,War;,historic;,economy;,maritime;,military;,warfare;,history American Independence,post-war,leadership,politics,political,colonies,War of American Independence,Seven Years’ War,historic,economy,maritime,military,warfare,history "The War of American Independence, 1763-1783: Falling Dominoes addresses the military, maritime and naval, economic, key personalities, key societal groups, political, imperial rivalry, and diplomatic dynamics and events from the post-Seven Years' War era in Great Britain's North American colonies through the end of the War of American Independence. Beginning in 1763 and moving through the War chronologically, the authors argue that British political and strategic leaders failed to develop an effective strategy to quell the discontent and subsequent revolt in the North American colonies and thus failed to restore allegiance to the Crown. This book describes and analyzes events and the outcomes of central players' decisions - the British North American colonies, Great Britain, France, Spain, and the Dutch Republic - and the resultant actions. It examines events through the thematic lens of strategy, political and military leadership, public attitudes, economics, international rivalries and relations, and the role of traditionally less-considered groups: women, slaves, and Native American peoples. An enlightening and essential read for all history students, from high school through to those on postgraduate courses, as well as those with an interest in American Independence history"-- Provided by publisher