Decisive Battles of America by Ripley Hitchcock
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| Editor | Hitchcock, Ripley, 1857-1918 |
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| LoC No. | 09028142 |
| Title | Decisive Battles of America |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Decisive Battles of America" by Ripley Hitchcock is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work compiles various essays and chapters from a range of historians, collectively analyzing significant military conflicts that shaped the history of America, from European explorations to the Civil War. The book explores the intricate relationship between territorial expansion, European rivalries, and the enduring conflicts with Native American tribes, providing a perspective on how warfare influenced the formation of the nation. The opening of the volume presents an introduction that underlines the lasting effect of war on American history, illustrating how wars against both foreign powers and indigenous populations were integral to the establishment of the United States. Through a detailed recounting of events, the author explains the origins of territorial disputes, beginning with the early conflicts between European settlers and the native tribes, and extending to the significant battles that solidified territorial claims. The narrative emphasizes that America’s history is deeply intertwined with its military conflicts, setting the stage for the following chapters, which promise to delve deeper into individual decisive battles and their historical significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| Subject | United States -- History, Military -- To 1900 |
| Subject | Battles -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57899 |
| Release Date | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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