Carp, Benjamin L.

Defiance of the patriots : the Boston Tea Party & the making of America / Benjamin L. Carp. - New Haven : Yale University Press, c2010. - xv, 311 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [243]-285) and index.

Introduction : Teapot in a tempest -- The empire's corporation -- The ringleader of all violence -- Tea and scandal -- Enemies to their country -- The detestable tea arrives -- The destroyers at Griffin's Wharf -- Resolute men (dressed as Mohawks) -- Boycotting the accursed leaf -- Boston bears the blame -- Sugar, slaves, and the shadow of the Tea Party -- Secrecy and legacy.

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Sons of Liberty.
East India Company--History--18th century.


Boston Tea Party, 1773.


Boston (Mass.)--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
United States--History--Causes.--Revolution, 1775-1783
Great Britain--Colonies--History--America--18th century.

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