The American Revolution from a British Perspective, 1763–1783
British pamphlets relating to the American Revolution, 1763–1783
The importance of these pamphlets has been long appreciated and the richness of their contents suspected but heretofore they have not all been readily accessible and some have been virtually unknownUniversity of Keele and Brown University, R.I.
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Study the nature of discourse in Britain regarding the American Revolution
The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783) was the culmination of an increasingly fraught relationship between the Thirteen Colonies of British America and the Colonial Government, which represented the British Crown. Delegates from these colonies argued in Congress that there should be "no taxation without representation" in British Parliament.
This collection contains pamphlets authored on both sides of the Atlantic in the eighteenth century. The material covers a wide range of subject matters, shedding light on colonial governance, taxation, religion, and the debate over territory. Pamphlets discuss key events, such as the Boston Massacre of 1770, the 1773 Tea Act, and the 1775 Stamp Act.
Material includes Founding Father John Adams’ History of the dispute with America; From Its Origin in 1754. This can be contrasted with the "full and faithful" reports of British parliamentary debates, which offer a different perspective on the Revolutionary War. Overall, the diversity of perspectives represented in the pamphlets contribute to a comprehensive collection.
