The American Revolution: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)Here is a brisk, accessible, and vivid introduction to arguably the most important event in the history of the United States the American Revolution. Between 1760 and 1800, the American people cast off British rule to create a new nation and a radically new form of government based on the idea that people have the right to govern themselves. In this lively account, Robert Allison provides a cohesive synthesis of the military, diplomatic, political,