1st Edition
The War for Independence and the Transformation of American Society War and Society in the United States, 1775-83
By Harry M. Ward
Copyright 1999
320 Pages
by
Routledge
320 Pages
by
Routledge
320 Pages
by
Routledge
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The War fo Independence had a substantial impact on the lives of all Americans, establishing a nation and confirming American identity. The War for Independence and the Transformation of American Society focuses on a conflict which was both civil war and revolution and assesses how Americans met the challenges of adapting to the ideals of Independence and Republicanism. The war effected... Read more
Chapter One: A people in rebellion; Chapter Two: Reinventing the body politic; Chapter Three: Loyal Americans; Chapter Four: Constraints on liberty; Chapter Five: Revolutionary banditti; Chapter Six: Civilians and soldiers; Chapter Seven: Recruitment and society; Chapter Eight: Followers of the army; Chapter Nine: Non-combatants; Chapter Ten: The home front; Eleven: Women and family; Chapter Twelve: African Americans; Chapter Thirteen: Native Americans; Chapter Fourteen: Status and mobility; Chapter Fifteen: Liberty and fraternity
Biography
Harry M. Ward
