War and Society in the American Revolution

by JOHN RESCH and Walter Sargent

The War for Independence touched virtually every American. It promised liberty, the opportunity for a better life, and the excitement of the battlefield. It also brought disappointment, misery, and mourning. In this collection of original essays that highlight the variety and richness of recent research, eleven leading historians investigate the diverse experiences of Americans from North to South, from coast to backcountry, from white townsfolk...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0875806147
• ISBN13: 9780875806143
• Release Date: November 2006
• Publisher: Northern Illinois University Press
• Length: 326 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher