About the book
Reinterpreting the first century of American history, Brendan McConville argues that colonial society developed a political culture marked by strong attachment to Great Britain’s monarchs. This intense allegiance continued almost until the moment of independence, an event defined by an emotional break with the king. By reading American history forward from the seventeenth century rather than backward from the Revolution, McConville shows that political conflicts long assumed to foreshadow the events of 1776 were in fact fought out by factions who invoked competing visions of the king and appropriated royal rites rather than used abstract republican rights or pro-democratic proclamations. The American Revolution, McConville contends, emerged out of the fissure caused by the unstable mix of affective attachments to the king and a weak imperial government. Sure to provoke debate, The King’s Three Faces offers a powerful counterthesis to dominant American historiography.
Editions of The King's Three Faces
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807830659
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807858660
- EBook
- ISBN 9798890880604
- EBook
- ISBN 9798890880611
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469600932
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807838860
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Reinterpreting the first century of American history, Brendan McConville argues that colonial society developed a political culture marked by strong attachment to Great Britain’s monarchs. This intense allegiance continued almost until the moment of independence, an event defined by an emotional break with the king. By reading American history forward from the seventeenth century rather than backward from the Revolution, McConville shows that political conflicts long assumed to foreshadow the events of 1776 were in fact fought out by factions who invoked competing visions of the king and appropriated royal rites rather than used abstract republican rights or pro-democratic proclamations. The American Revolution, McConville contends, emerged out of the fissure caused by the unstable mix of affective attachments to the king and a weak imperial government. Sure to provoke debate, The King’s Three Faces offers a powerful counterthesis to dominant American historiography.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The King's Three Faces about?
Reinterpreting the first century of American history, Brendan McConville argues that colonial society developed a political culture marked by strong attachment to Great Britain’s monarchs. This intense allegiance continued almost until the moment of independence, an event defined by an emotional break with the king. By reading American history forward from the seventeenth century rather than backward from the Revolution, McConville shows that political conflicts long assumed to foreshadow the events of 1776 were in fact fought out by factions who invoked competing visions of the king and appropriated royal rites rather than used abstract republican rights or pro-democratic proclamations. The American Revolution, McConville contends, emerged out of the fissure caused by the unstable mix of affective attachments to the king and a weak imperial government. Sure to provoke debate, The King’s Three Faces offers a powerful counterthesis to dominant American historiography.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The King's Three Faces?
History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
Where can I read a sample of The King's Three Faces?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807830659
How long is The King's Three Faces and how many pages does it have?
The King's Three Faces has 344 page(s)
Is The King's Three Faces 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 King's Three Faces?
Brendan McConville
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The King's Three Faces is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807830659) and paperback(ISBN 9780807858660) and ebook(ISBN 9798890880604) and ebook(ISBN 9798890880611) and ebook(ISBN 9781469600932) and ebook(ISBN 9780807838860)
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