Stuart L. Butler

DEFENDING THE OLD DOMINION

Virginia and Its Militia in the War of 1812

Buch

Defending the Old Dominion describes historical events in Virginia during the War of 1812, examining how Virginia's militia was organized, supplied, and financed by the Commonwealth. The book discusses the militia's unpreparedness in training, its lack of adequate ordnance and arms, and how that affected its ability to defend the state against British incursions during the war. Political activities of the Virginia legislature and the U.S. Congress are examined with special reference to how the state financed the war and its relationship with the U.S. government. The book includes the fascinating story of nearly two thousand former slaves who… Mehr

CHF 96.00

Preise inkl. MwSt. und Versandkosten (Portofrei ab CHF 40.00)

Versandfertig innerhalb 1-3 Werktagen

V103: Folgt in ca. 5 Arbeitstagen

Produktdetails

ISBN: 978-0-7618-6514-8
EAN: 9780761865148
Produktnummer: 17189031
Verlag: University Press Of America
Sprache: Englisch
Erscheinungsjahr: 2015
Seitenangabe: 674 S.
Masse: H22.9 cm x B15.2 cm x D3.5 cm 960 g
Abbildungen: Paperback
Gewicht: 960

Über den Autor

Stuart L. Butler is the former assistant branch chief of the Military Archives Division, National Archives and Records Administration. He retired in 1999 and currently serves on the Citizens Advisory Council for the Virginia Bicentennial of the American War of 1812 Commission. He attended Florida State University and Florida Atlantic University where he received his B.A. and M.A. in American history. He is the author of the Guide to Virginia Militia Units in the War of 1812 (revised 2011), Real Patriots and Heroic Soldiers: General Joel Leftwich, and The Virginia Brigade in the War of 1812 (2008).