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LoC No.: 02004607
Title: A Defence of the Hessians
Note: Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "A Defence of the Hessians" by J. G. Rosengarten is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a defense of the Hessian soldiers who served under the British flag during the American Revolutionary War, countering the negative perceptions and accusations against them that arose following their involvement in the conflict. Rosengarten aims to provide a more balanced view of their service and the political context surrounding it. In this comprehensive pamphlet, Rosengarten discusses the complex historical relationships between Hesse, England, and the broader context of the Seven Years' War, which set the stage for Hessian involvement in America. He narrates the history of Hesse’s military alliances, the motivations of the Elector Frederick, and the criticisms leveled against him for allegedly "selling" soldiers. Throughout the text, Rosengarten offers extensive evidence from historical records to refute claims of forced enlistments and emphasizes that the Hessian soldiers volunteered for service, enjoying favorable conditions and compensation. By focusing on the loyalty of the Hessians to England and their previous military solidarity, Rosengarten ultimately argues that their actions during the American Revolution are unjustly vilified. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Rosengarten, J. G. (Joseph George), 1835-1921
EBook No.: 33235
Published: Jul 23, 2010
Downloads: 50
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Participation, German
LoCC: History: America: Revolution (1775-1783)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 02004607
Title: A Defence of the Hessians
Note: Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Karl Eichwalder and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "A Defence of the Hessians" by J. G. Rosengarten is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a defense of the Hessian soldiers who served under the British flag during the American Revolutionary War, countering the negative perceptions and accusations against them that arose following their involvement in the conflict. Rosengarten aims to provide a more balanced view of their service and the political context surrounding it. In this comprehensive pamphlet, Rosengarten discusses the complex historical relationships between Hesse, England, and the broader context of the Seven Years' War, which set the stage for Hessian involvement in America. He narrates the history of Hesse’s military alliances, the motivations of the Elector Frederick, and the criticisms leveled against him for allegedly "selling" soldiers. Throughout the text, Rosengarten offers extensive evidence from historical records to refute claims of forced enlistments and emphasizes that the Hessian soldiers volunteered for service, enjoying favorable conditions and compensation. By focusing on the loyalty of the Hessians to England and their previous military solidarity, Rosengarten ultimately argues that their actions during the American Revolution are unjustly vilified. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Rosengarten, J. G. (Joseph George), 1835-1921
EBook No.: 33235
Published: Jul 23, 2010
Downloads: 50
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Participation, German
LoCC: History: America: Revolution (1775-1783)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.