... inadequate representation in local assemblies. The notion of "virtual" representation in Parliament as being sufficient for agreeing to taxation was rejected strongly throughout the colonies. In this book, the author offers his own interpretation of the importance of the Revolution. It was the source of what he calls "middling democracy". By this phrase, the author means that any person, regardless of social status, wealth or education had the right to pursue his or her own ends, to find value, and to seek his or her own self-defined interests and economic success. The Revolution broke all future branches in structure from Europe. According to the author, we are still living through and developing the insights and consequences of the Revolution. For me, I like how this book was well written and how easy it is to read and short enough to understand. The most interesting section of the book was ...

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