They called themselves Loyalists rebels called them Tories This derogatory term had previously been reserved for the supporters of the predominantly Catholic line of Stuart kings whose reign ended in Englands bloodless revolution of 1688 For well over 100 years it was the fashion among American historians to accept Thomas Paines 1776 declaration that Every Tory is a coward fear is the foundation of Toryism But more recent historical research has revealed many New England Loyalists acted on their political convictions with impressive courage during the American Revolution Here in this brief book by New York Times bestselling historian Thomas Fleming is their story
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