The Counter Revolution of 1776 (book)

"The Counter Revolution of 1776" by Gerald Horne examines the American Revolutionary War from a different perspective. Instead of viewing the war solely as a struggle for independence from British rule, Horne argues that it was also an effort by colonists, particularly wealthy slave owners, to maintain and defend the institution of slavery. He suggests that the revolution was, in part, a reaction against British policies that threatened slavery's expansion. This perspective highlights how the fight for freedom was intertwined with the preservation of existing social orders, including racial and economic hierarchies.