Overall, the articles are well written, well researched, and informative, and provide a balanced view of the war. . . . The main draws of the student edition are more readable format and the increased and varied visual content, including tables, maps, and illustrations. . . . [ American Revolutionary War: A Student Encyclopedia] is only recommended for school libraries that would greatly benefit from the additional visual materials. The Encyclopedia of the American Revolutionary War is recommended for all libraries.

Library Journal

Overall, the student version of the encyclopedia is a little different than the main encyclopedia. In addition to having fewer entries and a more open-looking design, it offers a student-centered resource area containing a categorical index, a list of preapproved scholarly websites, and a brief section on how to conduct effective historical research, including the use of primary sources and maps.

Booklist

This new encyclopedia is destined to become the standard reference on the American Revolution. . . . High school libraries will want to give serious consideration to the student edition of this work.

Against the Grain

American Revolutionary War will be most useful for high school and public libraries.

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