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Soldiers and Civilians: The Martial Spirit in America 1775-1865 (Modern Revivals in Military History)
Soldiers and Civilians The Martial Spirit in America 1775-1865 - Modern Revivals in Military History Author:Marcus Cunliffe In this study, first published in 1969, the late Martin Cunliffe sets out a concept of military history in relation to the American Civil War. Weaving together a series of broad observations, the author uses the American military experience to demonstrate the country's social order, characteristics and values. The basic premise of the text rests... more » on the notion of inherent contradiction within the framework of American life, and these contradictions are discussed in detail during the course of the author's broad treatment of his subject.« less