Reprint. Originally published: New York : Macmillan, c1971. Includes index. Reprint. Originally published: New York : Macmillan, Ã1971.

The Colonial Tradition -- The Military Origins of the Revolution -- Militia versus Regulars -- Congress Takes the Helm -- Boston Gained, Canada Lost, Independence Proclaimed -- Britain at War -- Campaign of 1776 -- Campaign of 1777 -- Civil-Military Tensions, 1777-1778 -- The international Conflict -- Loyalties and Liberties -- The Economic Front -- War on the Frontiers: The West and the High Seas -- Defeat and Victory in the South -- The Continental Army -- The Revolutionary Impact: Europe -- The Revolutionary Impact: America -- Bibliographical Essay -- Index.