Aristocracy

The Revolution by Last Best Hope of EarthJanuary 6, 2016

Shaping the Contours of the Revolution

The political discourse in the years of the American Revolution parallels with the discourse of today. Just as commentators and analysts opine about trends in society, pamphleteers did the same in the Revolutionary years. For example, pamphleteers believed that American society during the American Revolution was unique, as there was a perception that “wealth does […]

The Revolution by Last Best Hope of EarthDecember 30, 2015

The One, the Few, and the Many

At the time of the American Revolution, it was commonly believed amongst Americans that formulating the ideal government would require a different system than any previously conceived. The Founding Fathers had their own ideas.