Spain and the Independence of the United States: An Intrinsic Gift - by Thomas E Chávez (Paperback)

About the Book

A thorough study of how Spain contributed to the Revolutionary War in America.

Book Synopsis

A thorough study of how Spain contributed to the Revolutionary War in America.

Review Quotes

"Based on archival materials in Spain and the US as well as printed primary and numerous secondary resources, this volume deserves reading by historians of late-18th-century Spain, Spanish America, and the American Revolution."

"Chavez ably shows that America owes its independece to liberal applications of Spanish silver and the lives of Spanish subjects. It is a neglected aspect of our history and Tom Chavez challenges us to look beyond our New Mexico-centric thinking and appreciate the important role Spain played in shaping world history."

"Chavez's book will become the launching point for most future research about his subject. . . it is a worthy contribution to the field."

"Our United States of America has been waiting a long time for someone to write a full-fledged, fully documented book on Spain's role in the American Revolution that is based on original documents in Spanish archives and published in English! . . . Chavez's excellent book adds a new dimension to the history of the American Revolution, one that gives Spain long overdue credit for its manifold contributions to American independece."

"The amount and scope of Spain's participation in our Revolution --treasure, troops, ships, and strategy, all described in detail by the author --will suprise most who read this book."

"The text is beautifully composed and highly exciting as a wide cast of fascinating historic figures spans the Americas, the Caribbean, Europe, and even North Africa in a high-stakes game that resulted in events that literally changed the face of the world. This is one of the most engaging and compelling historical works to come along in many years."

"There may be similar coverage of this subject somewhere out there, but until you find it, Tom Chavez's extensively researched work will do nicely."