Edition |
[First edition]. |
Description |
1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations. |
Physical Medium |
polychrome |
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text file |
Series |
Defining documents in world history
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Defining documents in world history.
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
The American colonies in resistance and revolution -- The founding of a new democratic republic -- Slavery and democracy? -- Rights and revolution in France -- The British abroad. |
Summary |
This title highlights important historical documents--speeches, letters, manifestos and more--from influential figures during this pivotal century, including Emanuel Swedenborg, Voltaire, Thomas Malthus, Adam Smith, and Qianlong. From the Enlightenment to the advent of revolutionary movements around the world toward the end of the century, it provides analysis of documents and speeches allowing readers to gain a better understanding of the history of the 18th century. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Sources.
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United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Sources.
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United States -- History -- 1783-1815 -- Sources.
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United States. |
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History. |
Chronological Term |
1783-1815 |
Genre/Form |
Sources.
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Subject |
Slavery -- United States -- History -- 18th century -- Sources.
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Chronological Term |
18th century |
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France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Sources.
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Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- 18th century -- Sources.
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Great Britain. |
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International relations. |
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Slavery. |
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HISTORY -- World. |
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Diplomatic relations. |
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France. |
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Revolution (France : 1789-1799) |
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American Revolution (United States : 1775-1783) |
Chronological Term |
1600-1815 |
Genre/Form |
History.
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Added Author |
Shally-Jensen, Michael, editor.
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Other Form: |
Print version: 18th century (1701-1800). [First edition]. Ipswich, Massachusetts : Salem Press, a division of EBSCO Information Services ; [Amenia, New York] : Grey House Publishing, [2017] 9781682175811 (OCoLC)1002025724 |
ISBN |
9781682175828 (electronic book) |
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1682175820 (electronic book) |
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9781682175811 |
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1682175812 |
Standard No. |
13908596 |
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