American Revolution and Early Republic [Paperback]

In this fascinating examination of recent scholarship in early American Republic historiography, Woody Holton shifts the focus away from the typical Founding Fathersmodel towards the contributions of distinct social groups, such as Native Americans, African Americans, and women, who made significant contributions to the American Revolution and the creation of the early republic.In this fascinating examination of recent scholarship in early American Republic historiography, Woody Holton shifts the focus away from the typical Founding Fathersmodel towards the contributions of distinct social groups, such as Native Americans, African Americans, and women, who made significant contributions to the American Revolution and the creation of the early republic.Woody Holton is associate professor of history and American studies at the University of Richmond. His books include Forced Founders: Indians, Debtors, Slaves, and the Making of the American Revolution in Virginia (1999) and Abigail Adams (2009), winner of the Bancroft Prize.