John A Ruddiman: 1 book
Becoming Men of Some Consequence
Youth and Military Service in the Revolutionary War
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2014
Young Continental soldiers carried a heavy burden in the American Revolution. Their experiences of coming of age during the upheavals of war provide a novel perspective on the Revolutionary era, eliciting questions of gender, family life, economic goals, and politics. "Going for a soldier" forced...
