The Boston Tea Party: The Foundations of Revolution

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This riveting overview of the Boston Tea Party examines the significance of the events that took place before, during, and after the incident and examines the historical, political, and sociological impact on America today. The Boston Tea Party has been a source of inspiration to the millions of Americans who currently identify with today's Tea Party Patriots.This fascinating book offers insights into how this historical event prompted the creation of a democratic republic and discusses the resulting influence on modern political views. The Boston Tea Party: The Foundations of Revolution presents the chronology of events that led to America's first political insurgency. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the early grassroots movement of the 18th century to the current Tea Party Patriots, separating the facts from the propaganda, and the politics from the policies. The book includes original excerpts from the pre-revolutionary period, along with helpful maps and contemporary illustrations to lend context to the events.

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Although events and the material covered in this work are available in numerous other studies, the manner of presentation makes this a book that is, in a positive way, easy to read. . . . Summing Up: Recommended. All libraries, academic and public. * Choice *

Author Bio

James M. Volo, PhD, teaches physics, physical science, and astronomy at Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT.