| The War for Independence and the Transformation of American Society: War and Society in the United States, 1775-83 Contributor(s): Ward, Harry M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 185728657X ISBN-13: 9781857286571 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $47.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 1999 Annotation: The War for 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" explores 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. Focusing on the climate of war itself and its effects on the lives of those who lived through it, this book includes discussion of: *Recruitment and Society *The Home Front *Constraints on Liberty *Women and family during the war years *African Americans and Native Americans Harry M. Ward offers a fascinating account of the wider dimension to the meaning of the American Revolution. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - Revolutionary Period (1775-1800) |
| Dewey: 973.31 |
| LCCN: 99489863 |
| Lexile Measure: 1540 |
| Series: Warfare and History |
| Physical Information: 0.67" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.00 lbs) 320 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 18th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |