A Respectable Army: The Military Origins of the Republic, 1763-1789
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Book Overview
Main headings: Of Lexington and Concord, and the myths of the war, 1763--1775; The Republican war, 1775--1776; Toward an American standing army, 1776--1777; On and off the road of despair, 1777--1779; Moral defeat and military turnabout, 1779--1781; Of war, national legitimacy, and the Republican order, 1781--1789.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0882958127
ISBN13:9780882958125
Release Date:January 1982
Publisher:Harlan Davidson
Length:253 Pages
Weight:0.75 lbs.
Grade Range:Grades 11 to 12
Related Subjects
History Military Military Science Modern (16th-21st Centuries) Revolution & FoundingCustomer Reviews
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Worthwhile Read
Published by Nick , 2 months ago
Succinct and well written overview of the myths/truth surrounding the professional army in the american revolution
The Respectable Continental Army
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
James Martin and co-author Mark Lender demonstrate that the Continental Army--more so than the militia--won the Revolutionary War. After the battle of Breed's Hill (AKA Bunker Hill) in which the militia surprised the British Regulars, the Continental Army became increasingly important to the revolutionary cause. Without a decisive victory against Washington and the Continental Army the British could not win the war. Martin and Lender repeatedly drive this point home with well researched facts and quotes that tell a compelling story of the 'Continentals.' "A Respectable Army," however, isn't just about battles and military strategy, it also describes the character (i.e. socioeconomic background) of the men who comprised the ranks of the Continental Army. It also demonstrates the significance of Washington's leadership to the American military tradition. Overall, Martin and Lender do a fascinating job of fusing military history with modern "social history" in creating a brilliant history of the Continental Army. If you like John Keegan's "Fields of Battle" and PBS's "Civil War," you'll enjoy "A Respectable Army."
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