The book is currently out of stock
More about the book
The book explores the rich heritage of the Scots-Irish, who significantly influenced American culture and identity. It highlights their migration to America in the 18th century, driven by a history of conflict and a strong sense of individualism. The Scots-Irish brought essential skills as frontiersmen and guerrilla fighters, shaping the military ethos and working-class values in the U.S. Their legacy is intertwined with the development of a uniquely populist American democracy, reflecting their disdain for aristocracy and commitment to personal freedom.
Book purchase
Born Fighting, James Webb
- Language
- Released
- 2005
We’ll notify you via email once we track it down.
Payment methods
- Title
- Born Fighting
- Subtitle
- How the Scots-Irish Shaped America
- Language
- English
- Authors
- James Webb
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House LLC
- Publisher
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 400
- ISBN13
- 9780767916899
- Category
- World history
- Description
- The book explores the rich heritage of the Scots-Irish, who significantly influenced American culture and identity. It highlights their migration to America in the 18th century, driven by a history of conflict and a strong sense of individualism. The Scots-Irish brought essential skills as frontiersmen and guerrilla fighters, shaping the military ethos and working-class values in the U.S. Their legacy is intertwined with the development of a uniquely populist American democracy, reflecting their disdain for aristocracy and commitment to personal freedom.