This book belongs to the series "Spotlight on history" which focuses on some of the most important periods in history, charting the course of events, the actions of those involved and the origins and development of new ideas. Quotations and contemporary illustrations accompany the text. Focusing on the events in America from 1775, when the 13 eastern coast colonies rebelled against the British "tyranny", to the inauguration of George Washington as the first President of the US in 1789, this book could be used as background reading for GCSE studies and Standard Grade in Scotland. It also includes a glossary, date list, further reading and an index.
- ISBN10 1852100893
- ISBN13 9781852100896
- Publish Date 31 January 1988
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 21 April 2005
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Hachette Children's Group
- Imprint Hodder Wayland
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 80
- Language English