# American Revolutions: A Continental History, 1750–1804

American Revolutions: A Continental History, 1750–1804 by Alan Taylor examines the revolution as a continent-wide process shaped by imperial rivalry, western expansion, local conflict and political change. The listing describes an illustrated history with maps and a substantial 704-page length.

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## At a glance

- Covers 1750–1804, linking the Revolution to European imperial competition and Native alliances.
- Discusses both resistance to British taxation and conflict over western expansion.
- Includes the Revolutionary War, frontier violence, the creation of the Federal Constitution and the westward expansion of settlement and slavery.
- The listing identifies Alan Taylor as a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner.

## Pros

- The continental framing reaches beyond seaboard political events to include frontier conditions and imperial rivalries.
- The stated 37 illustrations and 10 maps offer visual material alongside the historical narrative.
- The broad period covered traces political developments beyond the Revolutionary War itself.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
- Publication date: 27 October 2017
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 704 pages
- ISBN-10: 0393354768
- ISBN-13: 978-0393354768
### Physical details
- Dimensions: 13.97 x 3.05 x 21.08 cm
- Weight listed: 522 g
### Contents described
- Illustrations: 37 illustrations
- Maps: 10 maps

## A good fit for

- Readers seeking a broad narrative of the American Revolution that includes frontier conflict and imperial context.
- Readers interested in how the founding era connects with constitutional change and westward expansion.
- Students or general readers comfortable with a long history book.

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## Frequently asked questions

### What period does the book cover?
The title gives the span as 1750–1804, covering the run-up to the Revolution through the early republic.
### What topics does the listing say it covers?
It describes imperial rivalries, British taxes, Patriot and Loyalist conflict, the war, frontier violence, the Federal Constitution and westward expansion.
### Does the listing specify maps or illustrations?
Yes. It states that the book includes 37 illustrations and 10 maps.
### How long is the book?
The listed print length is 704 pages.

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