Defiance of the patriots : the Boston Tea Party & the making of America - Carp, Benjamin L. (New Haven : Yale University Press, 2010)
Introduction : Teapot in a tempest -- The empire's corporation -- The ringleader of all violence -- Tea and scandal -- Enemies to their country -- The detestable tea arrives -- The destroyers at Griffin's Wharf -- Resolute men (dressed as Mohawks) -- Boycotting the accursed leaf -- Boston bears the blame -- Sugar, slaves, and the shadow of the Tea Party -- Secrecy and legacy.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [243]-285) and index.
Keywords: Boston Tea Party, 1773.; Boston (Mass.) -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.; Sons of Liberty; East India Company -- History -- 18th century; United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes; Great Britain -- Colonies -- America -- History -- 18th century