Lawler, Andrew
A Perfect Frenzy: A Royal Governor, His Black Allies, and the Crisis That Spurred the American Revolution
- ISBN 13:
- 9780802164131
- author:
- Lawler, Andrew
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Atlantic Monthly Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 544
- Dimensions:
- 23 x 15.4 x 5.2 centimetres (0.7
- Genre:
- History, United States, State & Local,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A Perfect Frenzy: A Royal Governor, His Black Allies, and the Crisis that Spurred the American Revolution In the spring of 1775, the American Revolution was unfolding in New England, but a pivotal crisis was brewing in Virginia. Lord Dunmore, the royal governor, faced a daunting challenge: he lacked troops to defend the capital, and the threat of armed enslaved Africans, who made up two-fifths of the population, proved a potent force. In response, Dunmore freed and armed these enslaved individuals, sparking a perfect frenzy of rebellion among the patriot population. As the situation escalated, the city of Norfolk was set ablaze on January 1, 1776, in a fiery retribution against the royal governor. This devastating event marked a turning point in the crisis, prompting Virginia's patriot leaders to urge the Continental Congress to break away from Britain. The consequences of this decision would have far-reaching implications for the colonies and the birth of the United States. With its meticulously researched narrative, A Perfect Frenzy sheds new light on a pivotal moment in American history, revealing the complex and often fraught relationships between the royal governor, his black allies, and the enslaved population.
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