America as a Military Power

From the American Revolution to the Civil War

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America as a Military Power

From the American Revolution to the Civil War

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How have military actions shaped the history of the United States and the country's role in world history? Noted military historian Jeremy Black examines American military exceptionalism with the critical eye of a foreign scholar. The British fought two wars with the Americans and followed American developments with keen interest. Black marshals contemporary British commentary to contextualize American military actions within a global perspective.

Several major conflicts are covered:^L^DBLThe War for Independence^DBLThe War of 1812^DBLThe Mexican War^DBLWar with Native Americans^DBLThe Civil War^LThroughout this phase of America military action, one sees a shift from a state in conflict with neighboring states to a nation divided, fighting for its very survival. This study clarifies the unique combination of political, social, intellectual, and physical factors-including potential threats-that shaped, and were shaped, by the general American culture during this period.

Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction
War of Independence
War of 1812
American-Native Warfare
Mexican-American Wars
Civil War
Political and Social Contexts
Conclusions
Selected Further Reading
Index

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Published Jun 30 2002
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 248
ISBN 9780275977061
Imprint Praeger
Dimensions 235 x 156 mm
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Jeremy M. Black

JEREMY BLACK is Professor of History at the Univer…

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