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Loading... Spain and the Independence of the United States: An Intrinsic Giftby Thomas E. Chavez
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Chávez tells the history of the American Revolution from the Spanish perspective. It does not give a complete history of the war, but the parts in which Spain played a direct role. Chávez's work is invaluable in that he uses Spanish sources that otherwise have been left out of most American history books. Chávez gives relatively brief descriptions of the campaigns and battles, which can be a good thing since you don't have to get bogged down in all the small details. It's a relatively quick read. Overall the book is good, but more so as a companion book to other American Revolution histories. ( ) no reviews | add a review
The role of Spain in the birth of the United States is a little known and little understood aspect of U.S. independence. Through actual fighting, provision of supplies, and money, Spain helped the young British colonies succeed in becoming an independent nation. Soldiers were recruited from all over the Spanish empire, from Spain itself and from throughout Spanish America. Many died fighting British soldiers and their allies in Central America, the Caribbean, along the Mississippi River from New Orleans to St. Louis and as far north as Michigan, along the Gulf Coast to Mobile and Pensacola, as well as in Europe. Based on primary research in the archives of Spain, this book is about United States history at its very inception, placing the war in its broadest international context. In short, the information in this book should provide a clearer understanding of the independence of the United States, correct a longstanding omission in its history, and enrich its patrimony. It will appeal to anyone interested in the history of the Revolutionary War and in Spain's role in the development of the Americas. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)973.3History and Geography North America United States Revolution and confederation (1775-89)LC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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