This three-session class will examine the American Revolution from the British point of view. The first session will focus on why the British Crown went to war, their public’s perception of the conflict, and the dissenting voices within Britain. The second class will examine both the British political and the military’s strategic vision in conducting the war and the logistical handicaps they faced. The final class will look at the successes and failures of the British military operations during the conflict and the motives for ending the conflict.