Peacekeepers and Conquerors: The Army Officer Corps on the American Frontier, 1821-1846
(Part of the Modern War Studies Series)
No Customer Reviews
In Jackson's Sword , Samuel Watson showed how the U.S. Army officer corps played a crucial role in stabilizing the frontiers of a rapidly expanding nation. In this sequel volume, he chronicles how the corps' responsibilities and leadership along the young nation's borders continued to grow. In the process, he shows, officers reflected an increasing commitment to professionalism, insulation from partisanship, and deference to civilian authority-all...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0700619151
ISBN13:9780700619153
Release Date:April 2013
Publisher:University Press of Kansas
Length:654 Pages
Weight:2.45 lbs.
Dimensions:1.7" x 6.6" x 9.2"
Related Subjects
HistoryCustomer Reviews
0 rating
Copyright © 2024 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks® and the ThriftBooks® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
ThriftBooks® and the ThriftBooks® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
