9781331658719 - Whisky Insurrection: A General View (Classic Reprint) di Wiley, Richard Taylor (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the 'Whiskey Insurrection,' a violent uprising that unfolded in southwestern Pennsylvania during the late 18th century. Fueled by resentment over the enactment of an excise tax on whiskey, the conflict illuminates the complex dynamics between the federal government and its citizens during the early years of the United States. The author meticulously pieces together the events leading to the rebellion, providing insightful analysis of the grievances that ignited it. This book deftly explores the clashing perspectives, motivations, and consequences that shaped this pivotal moment in American history, offering valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of nation-building. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.