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In American Revolutions: A Continental History, 1750-1804, Alan Taylor reexamines the period leading to the birth of the United States, challenging the traditional narrative of a unified struggle for independence by highlighting the diverse experiences of Indigenous Americans, enslaved Africans, loyalists, and patriots, while exploring themes such as liberty's contradictions, international dynamics, and federalism's role in shaping the nation. The book includes discussions on violence, slavery, and the displacement of Indigenous peoples, reflecting the period’s brutality and the suffering of marginalized groups.