Consumer Revolution

The Cupola: Scholarship at Gettysburg College (Gettysburg College) 2026 Book chapter

Authors: Shannon, Timothy J.
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Abstract

This essay describes the "consumer revolution" in the eighteenth-century Anglo-Atlantic world, focusing on the impact that imported consumer goods had on diets and material culture among colonial, Native American, and African peoples living in British North America.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Culinary Culture and Tourism Historical and Cultural Archaeology Studies American History and Culture

Publication details

Journal / source
The Cupola: Scholarship at Gettysburg College (Gettysburg College)
Publication date
8 January 2026
Document type
Book chapter