The Glorious Revolution in America: Documents on the Colonial Crisis of 1689

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England's Glorious Revolution of 1688 created a major crisis among the British colonies in America. Following news of the English Revolution, a series of rebellions and insurrections erupted in colonial America from Massachusetts to Carolina. Although the upheavals of 1689 were sparked by local grievances, there were also general causes for the repudiation of Stuart authority. Originally published in 1964. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value. Preface Contents Prologue: The Colonial Crisis of 1689 Part I. The Overthrow of the Dominion of New England One. Seeds of Discontent Two. The Pattern of Rebellion Three. The Consequences of Rebellion Part II. Leisler’s Rebellion in New York Four. Seeds of Discontent Five. The Pattern of Rebellion Six. The Consequences of Rebellion Part III. The Glorious Revolution in Maryland Seven. Seeds of Discontent Eight. The Pattern of Rebellion Epilogue: The Revolutionary Settlement in America Suggested Readings