Clothed in robes of sovereignty : the Continental Congress and the people out of doors / Benjamin H. Irvin.

Author/creator Irvin, Benjamin H.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Oxford University Press, ©2011.
Descriptionxii, 378 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects
United States. Continental Congress.
Political culture--United States. --History. --18th century.
Sovereignty--Social aspects. --United States. --History. --18th century.
National characteristics, American.
United States--History. --Revolution, 1775-1783. --Social aspects.
United States--Politics and government. --1775-1783.

Contents 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."
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2010025255
ISBN9780199731992 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0199731993 (hardcover : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks E303 .I79 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold