Who was who in the American Revolution - L. Edward Purcell

Containing over 1500 entries, "Who Was Who in the American Revolution" is a one-volume reference examining the lives and careers of the men and women of the Revolution.;From the Founding Fathers to common soldiers, from the first shots fired at Lexington in 1775 to the Treaty of Paris in 1783, "Who Was Who in the American Revolution" covers the full spectrum of historical players, including: regular army and militia generals; naval commanders; diplomats; government leaders of individual states; significant civilians; Loyalists; British military leaders and government officials; mercenaries; and French allies.;Each entry includes all pertinent biographical information, from birth and death dates to concise career summaries that detail activities before, during and after the war.;The volume's reference value is enhanced by thorough cross-referencing and a bibliography. An introduction provides an historical overview of the period.;"Who Was Who in the American Revolution" should be welcome as a source book for students and teachers, as well as political historians and war buffs.