ABSTRACT

This volume profiles a dozen British men and women, who, for varying reasons, opposed the policy of the British government towards its 13 colonies before and during the American Revolution. Their actions helped prepare the way for the recognition of the United States as an independent nation.

chapter 1|4 pages

The Stage and the Players

chapter 5|10 pages

The “Honest Whigs”

chapter 7|15 pages

A Dire Prediction

chapter 8|16 pages

The House of Lords

chapter 11|7 pages

Dean Tucker: He Told Them So!

chapter 16|8 pages

Summary and Conclusions