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West of the Revolution by Claudio Saunt recounts lesser-known conflicts and revolutions across North America in 1776, beyond the American colonies' fight for independence. The book explores the Russian incursions in the Aleutian Islands, Spanish expansion in California, and the migrations and struggles of Indigenous peoples like the Lakota Sioux, Osage, and Creeks, emphasizing the broader continental shifts during this pivotal year in history. The book includes descriptions of violence and disease impacting Native communities.