"Cogliano and Phimister’s outstanding collection of primary sources on the eras of the American Revolution and Early Republic will be a tremendous asset for students of American history. The sources they have have included in this collection are not only important, but also, in many cases, quite unexpected - shedding new light on an important subject."-Richard R. Beeman, Professor of History, University of Pennsylvania"This Sourcebook narrates American nation-building from many perspectives, relaying all the drama and uncertainty of a revolutionary age. Readers confront the fraught relationship of personal liberty and governmental authority, a tension that remains at the heart of American civic culture."-Seth Rockman, Professor of History, Brown University"Those looking for a way to involve students in history or a lively supplement to a classroom textbook will welcome this volume ... The introductions in the Sourcebook provide concise, well-written interpretations of key events; the sources section leads readers to relevant documents to that they can draw their own conclusions ... This is a great resource. Highly Recommended." – Choice