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The financial pressures france faced at the time were only made worse by the cost of aiding the americans. George washingtons continental army was losing the american revolutionary war. Yorktown surrender 1781 nthe surrender of lord charles. Everything is explained pretty quickly the book isnt super long, though sometimes it does drone on a bit. Of all the books on this list, this one will lead you to further books, and. The philosophical concepts articulated by the revolutionary leaders have become a model of positive change for people around the world. Any biography he wrote on any participant in the revolution will be superb, was read by me, and is in my collection. Daniel marston argues that this belief, though widespread, is a misconception.
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