Historical, cultural, social, and political analysis of the American Revolution.

Donated by John M. McCaffrey (See Bookplate).

Monarchy. Hierarchy -- Patricians and plebeians -- Patriarchal dependance -- Patronage -- Political authority -- Republicanism. The republicanization of monarchy -- A truncated society -- Loosening the bands of society -- Enlightened paternalism -- Revolution -- Enlightnment -- Benevolence -- Democracy. Equality -- Interests -- The assault on aristocracy -- Democratic officeholding -- A world within themselves -- The celebration of commerce -- Middle-class order.