In this Virginia History Blog of titles about the Revolutionary War, we look at “Wellspring of Liberty” relating Dissenter contributions to religious liberty as a republican ideal, and their contributions to Virginia militia manpower. Two titles relate to the military history of the closing campaign of the Revolution at Yorktown, “Washington’s Great Gamble and the...
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For this Memorial Day, the Virginia History Blog looks at five titles about the American Revolution. “A Leap in the Dark” addresses the challenges of political leadership. “Almost a Miracle” is a military history of the Revolution, and “George Washington’s Enforcers” explains Continental Army justice and discipline. Considerations of political and social history are explored...
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This Virginia History Blog reviews four titles concerning Thomas Jefferson. “The Mind of Thomas Jefferson” investigates Jefferson’s thinking in historical context. “Mr. Jefferson’s Women” accounts for the romances throughout his life. “Twilight at Monticello” describes Jefferson, his family and slaves during the last fifteen years of his life. “Thomas Jefferson’s Military Academy” looks at West...
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In this Virginia History Blog we look at five titles related to George Washington and his wife, Martha Washington. “General George Washington” examines Washington’s military career, and “The Glorious Struggle” focuses on his correspondence during his command of the Continental Army in the Revolution. “Washington’s God” looks at Washington’s personal faith practice, his theology and...
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In this Virginia History Blog on Revolutionary Virginia, we look at recent reviews beginning with “Patrick Henry: Proclaiming a Revolution” which features his oratory. George Washington is treated in two titles, “George Washington, Nationalist” focuses on Washington’s thirteen year career at the formation of the Union, while “George Washington, Wonder of the Age” surveys his...
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For the Revolutionary War in Virginia, we look at five very different kinds of treatment of war, its pursuit on the ground, its politics and popular support, and military establishments. “Theaters of the American Revolution” is a collection of essays charting battles and campaigns North, Middle, South, frontier and at sea. “The Politics of War”...
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