About the book
'Impressive! . . . The authors have given us a searching account of the crisis and provided some memorable portraits of officials in America impaled on the dilemma of having to enforce a measure which they themselves opposed.' — New York Times
'A brilliant contribution to the colonial field. Combining great industry, astute scholarship, and a vivid style, the authors have sought 'to recreate two years of American history.' They have succeeded admirably.' — William and Mary Quarterly
'Required reading for anyone interested in those eventful years preceding the American Revolution.' — Political Science Quarterly
The Stamp Act, the first direct tax on the American colonies, provoked an immediate and violent response. The Stamp Act Crisis, originally published by UNC Press in 1953, identifies the issues that caused the confrontation and explores the ways in which the conflict was a prelude to the American Revolution.
Editions of The Stamp Act Crisis
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807806418
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807845134
- EBook
- ISBN 9798890866387
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469603698
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807899793
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890866370
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'Impressive! . . . The authors have given us a searching account of the crisis and provided some memorable portraits of officials in America impaled on the dilemma of having to enforce a measure which they themselves opposed.' — New York Times
'A brilliant contribution to the colonial field. Combining great industry, astute scholarship, and a vivid style, the authors have sought 'to recreate two years of American history.' They have succeeded admirably.' — William and Mary Quarterly
'Required reading for anyone interested in those eventful years preceding the American Revolution.' — Political Science Quarterly
The Stamp Act, the first direct tax on the American colonies, provoked an immediate and violent response. The Stamp Act Crisis, originally published by UNC Press in 1953, identifies the issues that caused the confrontation and explores the ways in which the conflict was a prelude to the American Revolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Stamp Act Crisis about?
'Impressive! . . . The authors have given us a searching account of the crisis and provided some memorable portraits of officials in America impaled on the dilemma of having to enforce a measure which they themselves opposed.' — New York Times
'A brilliant contribution to the colonial field. Combining great industry, astute scholarship, and a vivid style, the authors have sought 'to recreate two years of American history.' They have succeeded admirably.' — William and Mary Quarterly
'Required reading for anyone interested in those eventful years preceding the American Revolution.' — Political Science Quarterly
The Stamp Act, the first direct tax on the American colonies, provoked an immediate and violent response. The Stamp Act Crisis, originally published by UNC Press in 1953, identifies the issues that caused the confrontation and explores the ways in which the conflict was a prelude to the American Revolution.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Stamp Act Crisis?
History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
Where can I read a sample of The Stamp Act Crisis?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807806418
How long is The Stamp Act Crisis and how many pages does it have?
The Stamp Act Crisis has 342 page(s)
Is The Stamp Act Crisis part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Published by the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture and the University of North Carolina Press
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Stamp Act Crisis?
Edmund S. Morgan, Helen M. Morgan
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Stamp Act Crisis is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807806418) and paperback(ISBN 9780807845134) and ebook(ISBN 9798890866387) and ebook(ISBN 9781469603698) and ebook(ISBN 9780807899793) and pdf(ISBN 9798890866370)
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