Fabric of Freedom, 1763-1800

The Making of America

by Esmond Wright

From the Esmond Wright's major theme is the slow and uncertain emergence of American nationality under the stress of war and revolution. In 1763, he points out, "there was no nation as yet." The War for American Independence was "in a sense thirteen revolutions rather than a single national movement." But by 1783, "country was being used . . . for the whole, the new, the united nation."

Genres: History

298 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1964

About the author

Esmond Wright was an English historian of the United States, Director of the Institute of United States Studies at the University of London from 1971 to 1983, a television personality, author, and a Conservative politician.

Reviews

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Esmond Wright mistakenly assumes ubiquity amongst major players and events (both British and American), which makes the first few chapters cumbersome, however the vast majority of this is informative and fast-paced. Very enjoyable.