Unnatural rebellion : loyalists in New York City during the Revolution / Ruma Chopra.

By:

Chopra, Ruma

Series: Jeffersonian AmericaPublication details: Charlottesville : University of Virginia Press, c2011.Description: x, 304 p. ; 24 cmISBN:

9780813931098 (cloth : alk. paper)
9780813931166 (e-book)

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

973.3/14 22

LOC classification:

E263.N6 C56 2011

Contents:

Natural rights and natural ties : Britons in New York City -- "Uncommon phrenzy" : rebel usurpation, 1774-1776 -- "Quicken others by our example" : New Yorkers welcome the British -- "Lord pity this poor country" : loyalist resilience -- "Diversity of sentiments on the future conduct of the war" : loyalist clamor -- "A certificate of their necessity" : a mix of refugees and rules -- "The die had been cast" : loyalist divisions -- "Look yo Tory crew, and see what George your king can do" : loyalists unprotected -- Conclusion : loyalist patriotism exceeds loyalist power.

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Item type	Current library	Shelving location	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	NMC Library	Stacks	E263 .N6 C56 2011 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		33039001158129

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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