Irvin, Benjamin H.
New York : Oxford University Press, c2011.
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Notes:

• Includes bibliographical references (p. 287-365) and index.
• Introduction : to stamp the character of the people — The republicans’ new clothes — The Continental Congress unmanned — [A]n impression upon the mind — The pride and pomp of war — The spirits of the whigs must be kept up — [U]ncommon and extraordinary movements — [T]he most amiable garbs of publick virtue — Naked and unadorned — Conclusion : [T]he sign of the thirteen starrs.

Subjects:

• United States. Continental Congress.
• United States — History — Revolution, 1775-1783 — Social aspects.
• Political culture — United States — History — 18th century.
• Sovereignty — Social aspects — United States — History — 18th century.
• National characteristics, American.
• United States — Politics and government — 1775-1783.

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