A Respectable Army: The Military Origins of the Republic, 1763 - 1789
A Respectable Army: The Military Origins of the Republic, 1763 - 1789
Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 2005
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Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 2005241
Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction
America • 18th century
2005
Adult
18+ years
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A Respectable Army: The Military Origins of the Republic, 1763 - 1789 by James Kirby Martin and Mark Edward Lender examines the development and impact of the Continental Army during the American Revolution. The authors explore how the army contributed to shaping the emerging republic's social and political landscape, highlighting the army's role in establishing American independence and its foundational values.
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A Respectable Army: The Military Origins of the Republic, 1763 - 1789 is praised for its comprehensive analysis of the military's role in America's founding. The authors successfully detail the evolution of a continental army but may focus heavily on military aspects at the expense of broader socio-political contexts. A valuable read for those interested in military history.
Who Should Read A Respectable Army: The Military Origins of the Republic, 1763 - 1789?
Readers interested in early American history, military history, and the Revolutionary War will enjoy A Respectable Army. Similar in appeal to Joseph J. Ellis's Revolutionary Summer and David McCullough's 1776, this book provides an in-depth look at the military aspects that shaped the early United States.
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Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction
America • 18th century
2005
Adult
18+ years
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