American Revolutionary War leaders; a biographical dictionary.

9780786443796

American Revolutionary War leaders; a biographical dictionary.

Hannings, Bud.

McFarland & Co.

2009

552 pages

$125.00

Hardcover

E206

US military history specialist Hannings is the author of three earlier McFarland books. His latest work provides students, scholars, and general readers with thoroughly-researched reference entries for both well-known and lesser known leaders of the American Revolution including Continental Army generals, state militia generals, and other officers of the Continental Army; Marine, Continental Navy, and state militia officers; the signers of the Declaration of Independence; the framers and signers of the US constitution; and various diplomats and war governors. Whenever possible, the entries cover the individual's life from birth to death, incorporating information about their personal lives, including their wives--the unsung heroes of the American Revolution in their consistent support of their husbands' endeavors--children, and parents. The text describes well-known experiences of the subjects, as well as others that may surprise readers and provide a fuller picture of these important individuals.

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