American War Library - The American Revolution: Weapons of War - Hardcover

Don Nardo

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 159018226X ISBN 13: 9781590182260

Publisher: Lucent Books, 2002

Synopsis

This meticulously researched and informative volume examines the tools of warfare in the seminal conflict from which the United States emerged as a nation. Covered are muskets, rifles, bayonets, swords, polearms, infantry tactics, colonial militia, field and naval artillery, warships, and intelligence and espionage, all supported by riveting contemporary descriptions and eyewitness accounts.

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Review

"The text is supplemented by quotes from primary-source materials such as letters, diaries, and published accounts written by soldiers, nurses, and civilians."
-- School Library Journal (September 2001) (School Library Journal 20010901)

"A forward explains why it is important to look at America as a country defined by the wars it chose to wage while an introduction seeks to explain why the United States chose to wage this particular war. The epilogue details what happened to many of those involved. Black-and-white photographs show men, women, and materiel. (It) will appeal to a wide range of ages; clear, concise, and user-friendly, it is tailor-made for reports but will still attract browsers."
-- School Library Journal (August 2001) (School Library Journal 20010801)

"The chapters that follow deal with the trained but ill-informed soldiers, living conditions, dangers, uncontrolled behaviors, postwar personal problems, closure, and lessons learned. The texts are organized in double-column pages with detailed sidebars in tinted boxes. Many primary sources are quoted...volumes are liberally illustrated with good-quality, black-and-white captioned photos. Vocabulary is appropriate while at the same time describing the situation without softening the impact or tempering the language in the soldier's statements. These are definitely titles that should be considered for purchase."
-- School Library Journal (June 2001) (School Library Journal 20010601)

"An introduction presents a brief background history...The text is then divided into five chronological chapters...The epilogue concluded with a balanced discussion of the period. Well-captioned, black-and-white photos, supplement the main presentation. Documentation is thorough, with detailed notes. This informative presentation will be a good source for reports and for general interest."
-- School Library Journal (April 2001) (School Library Journal 20010401)

"Both titles are balanced, pointing out strengths and weaknesses of both sides. The two-column texts are liberally illustrated with black and white lithographs, a few maps, and some photos of reenactments. Primary source materials appear in shaded boxes. Unfamiliar and/or archaic terms are defined in context. Both volumes are thorough, but not overwhelming."
-- School Library Journal (April 2003) (School Library Journal 20030401)

Edition details

• Publisher: Lucent Books
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 159018226X
• ISBN 13: 9781590182260
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 112