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Scars of Independence - America's Violent Birth - Holger Hoock - H/B 1/1 (#96)
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Like new
- Seller notes
- “The book is in excellent unread condition throughout with very light shelf wear.”
- Personalised
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- Features
- 1st Edition
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- ISBN
- 9780804137287
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A magisterial new work that rewrites the story of America's founding When we think of the American Revolution, we think of brave patriots coming together to resist a tyrannical ruler in defense of noble ideals. It's a stirring narrative, and one the founders did their best to encourage after the war. But as historian Holger Hoock argues, the truth is far more complex- the Revolution was not only a high-minded battle over principles, but also a profoundly violent civil war-one that shaped the nation in ways we have only begun to understand. In Scars of Independence, Hoock writes the violence back into the story. American Patriots tortured Loyalists and imprisoned them in Connecticut mines; British troops massacred enemy soldiers, raped colonial women, and crowded half-starving prisoners on disease-ridden ships; both sides conscripted African-Americans, who suffered disproportionately as soldiers and slaves; and Washington's army waged a genocidal campaign against the Iroquois nations. In vivid, authoritative prose, Hoock also examines the moral dilemmas posed by this all-pervasive violence, as the British found themselves torn between unlimited war and restraint toward fellow subjects, while the Patriots ingeniously documented war crimes in an effort to unify the fledgling nation, ultimately erasing the trauma of the Loyalists in their midst. For centuries we have whitewashed this history of the Revolution. Scars of Independence forces a more honest appraisal, and in so doing pre-sents a new origins story that will spark debate for years to come. Elegantly written and meticulously researched, it is history that is both relevant and necessary-an important reminder that forging a nation is rarely bloodless.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Random House USA INC International Concepts
ISBN-13
9780804137287
eBay Product ID (ePID)
234182347
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
576 Pages
Publication Name
Scars of Independence: America's Violent Birth
Language
English
Subject
History
Publication Year
2017
Type
Textbook
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
241 mm
Item Weight
956 g
Item Width
169 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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- *****- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseA difficult set to find online in good shape and at the right price with the shipping from UK sellers. So I am very pleased with the purchase. Seller responded quickly to a shipping question, even while away. The items arrived in excellent shape, truly as new condition as described, thanks to the careful packing. Very pleased, HIGHLY RECOMMEND this seller in Birmingham, UK, even to American buyers.
- *****- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem is in perfect condition! It is exactly as described in the description/photos. The seller was incredibly prompt with postage (I am genuinely surprised how fast it arrived!). Postage costs were fair. Item was packaged thoroughly and there was not a hint of damage whilst it made its way to me. Very impressed, item was of fair value given it's rarity and I would recommend in this seller again.Reply from: aldersley- Feedback replied by seller aldersley.- Feedback replied by seller aldersley.Postage was free.
- *****- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThis purchase arrived exactly as described, as new, unread condition. Excellent price agreed. Posted for next day delivery, arrived on time. Superbly packaged (as always) in bubble wrap in middle of sturdy box filled with polystyrene. Have bought, with confidence, from this seller many times before and will continue to do so in the future. Gives me great pleasure to be able to thoroughly recommend him to one and all, Kind regards, Tony
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