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Focusing on the experiences of Massachusetts provincial troops during the Seven Years' War, this book contrasts their lives with those of British regulars. It uniquely combines official records with personal diaries, offering a comprehensive view of colonial military life. The soldiers' narratives illuminate their challenges, daily hardships, and the ever-present threat of death, while also reflecting a providential worldview that helped them cope with the realities of war. This thorough exploration provides a deeper understanding of these soldiers as both civilians and combatants.
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A People's Army, Fred Anderson
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- Released
- 1996
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- Title
- A People's Army
- Subtitle
- Massachusetts Soldiers and Society in the Seven Years' War
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Fred Anderson
- Publisher
- Omohundro Institute and UNC Press
- Released
- 1996
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 294
- ISBN13
- 9780807845769
- Category
- History, Maps and Travel, World history
- Description
- Focusing on the experiences of Massachusetts provincial troops during the Seven Years' War, this book contrasts their lives with those of British regulars. It uniquely combines official records with personal diaries, offering a comprehensive view of colonial military life. The soldiers' narratives illuminate their challenges, daily hardships, and the ever-present threat of death, while also reflecting a providential worldview that helped them cope with the realities of war. This thorough exploration provides a deeper understanding of these soldiers as both civilians and combatants.