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Captain Shays: A Populist Of 1786

Captain Shays: A Populist Of 1786

Rivers, George Robert Russell

Hardcover

Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesRevolutionary Period (1775-1800)

ISBN10: 1163565792
ISBN13: 9781163565797
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 364
Weight: 1.55
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Captain Shays: A Populist of 1786 is a historical biography written by George Robert Russell Rivers. The book explores the life and political career of Daniel Shays, an American Revolutionary War veteran who led a rebellion against the government of Massachusetts in 1786. Shays' Rebellion, as it came to be known, was a popular uprising of farmers and laborers who were struggling with debt and economic hardship. The rebellion was ultimately suppressed by the state government, but it had a significant impact on the formation of the United States Constitution and the development of American democracy. Rivers' book provides a detailed account of Shays' life, from his early days as a farmer to his role as a leader of the rebellion. The author also examines the political and economic conditions that led to the rebellion, and the ways in which Shays' actions influenced the course of American history. Captain Shays: A Populist of 1786 is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the United States and the struggles of ordinary people to achieve political and economic justice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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