Skip to content

American Tempest: How the Boston Tea Party Sparked a Revolution
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

American Tempest: How the Boston Tea Party Sparked a Revolution Hardcover - 2011

by Harlow Giles Unger


From the publisher

On Thursday, December 16, 1773, an estimated seven dozen men, many dressed as Indians, dumped roughly 10,000 worth of tea in Boston Harbor. Whatever their motives at the time, they unleashed a social, political, and economic firestorm that would culminate in the Declaration of Independence two-and-a-half years later.

The Boston Tea Party provoked a reign of terror in Boston and other American cities as tea parties erupted up and down the colonies. The turmoil stripped tens of thousands of their homes and property, and nearly 100,000 left forever in what was history's largest exodus of Americans from America. Nonetheless, John Adams called the Boston Tea Party nothing short of "magnificent," saying that "it must have important consequences."

Combining stellar scholarship with action-packed history, Harlow Giles Unger reveals the truth behind the legendary event and examines its lasting consequence--the spawning of a new, independent nation.

Details

  • Title American Tempest: How the Boston Tea Party Sparked a Revolution
  • Author Harlow Giles Unger
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Pages 304
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Da Capo Press, New York
  • Date 2011-03
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780306819629 / 0306819627
  • Weight 1.01 lbs (0.46 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.2 in (23.11 x 15.49 x 3.05 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects United States - History - Revolution,, Boston Tea Party, 1773
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2010047734
  • Dewey Decimal Code 973.3

About the author

A former Distinguished Visiting Fellow in American History at Mount Vernon, Harlow Giles Unger is a veteran journalist, broadcaster, educator, and historian. He is the author of seventeen books, including five biographies of America's Founding Fathers. He lives in New York.
Back to Top

More Copies for Sale

American Tempest: How the Boston Tea Party Sparked a Revolution
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

American Tempest: How the Boston Tea Party Sparked a Revolution

by Unger, Harlow Giles

  • Used
Condition
Used - Good
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780306819629 / 0306819627
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£1.63
£2.43 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Da Capo Press. Used - Good. . Former Library book.. All orders guaranteed and ship within 24 hours. Your purchase supports More Than Words, a nonprofi9780393706468 t job training program for youth, empowering youth to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business.
Item Price
£1.63
£2.43 shipping to USA
American Tempest
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

American Tempest

by Unger, Harlow Giles

  • Used
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used; Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780306819629 / 0306819627
Quantity Available
1
Seller
London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£5.09
£10.99 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Da Capo Press, 04/21/2011. Hardcover. Used; Good. **WE SHIP WITHIN 24 HRS FROM LONDON, UK, 98% OF OUR ORDERS ARE RECEIVED WITHIN 7-10 DAYS. We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.
Item Price
£5.09
£10.99 shipping to USA
American Tempest: How the Boston Tea Party Sparked a Revolution

American Tempest: How the Boston Tea Party Sparked a Revolution

by Unger, Harlow Giles

  • Used
  • very good
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780306819629 / 0306819627
Quantity Available
2
Seller
GORING BY SEA, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 2 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£5.25
£8.57 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Hardback. Very Good.
Item Price
£5.25
£8.57 shipping to USA
American Tempest : How the Boston Tea Party Sparked a Revolution

American Tempest : How the Boston Tea Party Sparked a Revolution

by Harlow Giles Unger

  • Used
  • Acceptable
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Acceptable
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780306819629 / 0306819627
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Seattle, Washington, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£4.86
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Hachette Books, 2011. Hardcover. Acceptable. Disclaimer:Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
£4.86
FREE shipping to USA
American Tempest: How the Boston Tea Party Sparked a Revolution
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

American Tempest: How the Boston Tea Party Sparked a Revolution

by Unger, Harlow Giles

  • Used
  • good
Condition
Used - Good
Edition
0
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780306819629 / 0306819627
Quantity Available
2
Seller
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£6.76
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Da Capo Press. Good. Good. Ship within 24hrs. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. APO/FPO addresses supported
Item Price
£6.76
FREE shipping to USA
American Tempest: How the Boston Tea Party Sparked a Revolution
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

American Tempest: How the Boston Tea Party Sparked a Revolution

by Harlow Giles Unger

  • Used
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used: Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780306819629 / 0306819627
Quantity Available
1
Seller
HOUSTON, Texas, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£8.39
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Da Capo Press, 2011-03-08. Hardcover. Used: Good.
Item Price
£8.39
FREE shipping to USA
American Tempest : How the Boston Tea Party Sparked a Revolution
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

American Tempest : How the Boston Tea Party Sparked a Revolution

by Unger, Harlow Giles

  • Used
Condition
Used - Very Good
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780306819629 / 0306819627
Quantity Available
2
Seller
Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£8.63
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Hachette Books. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
Item Price
£8.63
FREE shipping to USA
American Tempest : How the Boston Tea Party Sparked a Revolution
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

American Tempest : How the Boston Tea Party Sparked a Revolution

by Unger, Harlow Giles

  • Used
Condition
Used - Very Good
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780306819629 / 0306819627
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Reno, Nevada, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£8.63
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Hachette Books. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
Item Price
£8.63
FREE shipping to USA
American Tempest: How the Boston Tea Party Sparke
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

American Tempest: How the Boston Tea Party Sparke

by Unger, Harlow Giles

  • Used
Condition
Used - Acceptable
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780306819629 / 0306819627
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£12.13
£12.13 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Da Capo Pr. Used - Acceptable.
Item Price
£12.13
£12.13 shipping to USA
American Tempest: How The Boston Tea Party Sparked A Revolution
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

American Tempest: How The Boston Tea Party Sparked A Revolution

by Harlow Giles Unger

  • Used
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used; Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780306819629 / 0306819627
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Port Neches, Texas, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£13.72
£5.30 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Used; Very Good. On December 16, 1773, an estimated seven dozen men dumped roughly 10,000 pounds worth of tea in Boston Harbor. This symbolic act unleashed a social, political, and economic firestorm throughout the colonies. Combining stellar scholarship with action-packed history, American Tempest reveals the truth behind the legendary event and examines its lasting consequence--the birth of an independent America. . 2011. HARDCOVER.
Item Price
£13.72
£5.30 shipping to USA