ously known only as numbers in statistical analysis, this study will lead to even more research into the Revolution and early Republic (5, 6). Despite any deficiencies, which are slight, Van Buskirk provides a history that is refreshingly respectful of historical actors. This includes white Americans who fought alongside, praised, and attested to the brave characters of their black compatriots for many decades after the war. As a result, Standing in Their Own Light successfully pieces together the lives, accomplishments, and aspirations of men and women who expected or at least hoped that the American Revolution would significantly improve their lives. Van Buskirk guides us through a crucial period in the nation’s history that substantiates her argument that despite the pitfalls and the ebb of African Americans’ freedoms and rights, the Revolution moved those who suffered racism and slavery to actively participate in a fight to transform their world. Instead of joining the British, black Patriots joined the Revolution. Though they did so at great peril, they not only accepted an invitation from those in power but also gained “decision making power” of their own (19, 26).

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变成美洲虎的女人，以及墨西哥殖民地档案中土著妇女的其他叙述，丽莎·索萨 (Lisa Sousa)

在统计分析中仅被称为数字，这项研究将导致对革命和早期共和国的更多研究 (5, 6)。尽管有任何轻微的缺陷，范巴斯柯克提供了一个令人耳目一新的尊重历史演员的历史。这包括在战后几十年中与黑人同胞并肩作战、赞扬和证明其勇敢品格的美国白人。结果，《站在他们自己的光》中，成功地将期待或至少希望美国革命能显着改善他们生活的男人和女人的生活、成就和抱负融合在一起。Van Buskirk 引导我们度过了国家历史上的一个关键时期，这证实了她的论点，即尽管非洲裔美国人的自由和权利存在陷阱和衰退，革命促使那些遭受种族主义和奴役的人积极参与改变他们世界的斗争。黑人爱国者没有加入英国人，而是加入了革命。尽管他们这样做非常危险，但他们不仅接受了当权者的邀请，还获得了自己的“决策权”（19, 26）。