Download or read book The New York Loyalists written by Philip Ranlet and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1986 first edition, Ranlet argued that loyalty to the British crown was much weaker in New York State on the eve of independence than historians have believed. Here he appends a note on subsequent studies that buttress his argument. He examines details of specific events such as the Burgoyne Disaster, dimensions such as the military aspect, specific individuals, and organizations such as the Committees of New York City. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.