Encyclopedia of the American Revolution library of military history / [electronic resource] : Harold E. Selesky, editor-in-chief. - 2nd ed. - Detroit, Mich. : Charles Scribner's Sons : Gale, c2006. - 1 online resource (2 v.) : ill., maps. - Gale virtual reference library .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Volume 1. List of maps -- Preface -- List of articles -- Thematic outline -- List of contributors -- Encyclopedia of the American Revolution A-L -- Volume 2. Encyclopedia of the American Revolution M-Z -- Appendices -- Selected bibliography.

A survey of the military aspects of the American Revolutionary War, covering the period 1763-1783. Entries include biographies as well as discussions of campaigns and strategy; battles, skirmishes, and naval actions; weaponry; political issues and events; and how the European powers participated in the conflict. For students, historians, and general readers.

9780684315454 (electronic book) 0684315459 (electronic book)


United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Encyclopedias.