A noted military historian and author of "The African-American Soldier" reveals the critical and heroic role African Americans played in the American Revolution, the last war to use integrated units until the Korean Conflict. of illustrations.
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A noted military historian and author of "The African-American Soldier" reveals the critical and heroic role African Americans played in the American Revolution, the last war to use integrated units until the Korean Conflict. of illustrations.
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Add this copy of Defenders of Liberty: African Americans in the to cart. $7.96, very good condition, Sold by The Parnassus BookShop rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport, WA, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Citadel Press/Kensington Pub.
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Very Good in Fine jacket. Size: 8vo-over 7? "-9? " tall; Type: Hardback First Printing. Hardcover Book in Near Fine Condition with Fine Dust Jacket. Rem mark on lower edge, else fine. Lt. Col. Lanning reveals the little-known, critical, and heroic role African Americans played in the American Revolution. They served in integrated ranks, which didn't happen again until the Korean War, 150 years later. Both slaves and free blacks served in the early battles; by the third year, manpower shortages overcame prejudices, and they were integrated into the ranks of the militia and the Continental Army. Here, finally, is that story. Eight pages of illustrations on coated paper. Bound in black half cloth gilt titled wit bright red paper-wrapped boards, very clean and unmarked. Tight, solid and square. Interior Fine--very clean and free from any markings, no creasing. Lt. Col. Lanning reveals the little-known, critical, and heroic role African Americans played in the American Revolution. They served in integrated ranks, which didn't happen again until the Korean War, 150 years later. Both slaves and free blacks served in the early battles; by the third year, manpower shortages overcame prejudices, and they were integrated into the ranks of the militia and the Continental Army. Here, finally, is that story. 239 pages with Appendices, Sources, and Index. 9.4 x 6.25 inches. Citadel Press/Kensington Pub., New York, 2000.
Add this copy of Defenders of Liberty: African Americans in the to cart. $20.00, like new condition, Sold by JB Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Garrison, ND, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Citadel Press: Kensington Publishing Corporation.
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Fine in Fine jacket. Book FIRST PRINTING (stated) of the First Edition. A history of the role of African-Americans in the Revolutionary War and other conflicts across North America, discussing the individuals and their deeds, the attitudes towards them by others, the conditions under which they served, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains appendices, sources, indexed, 239pp., remainders mark. A very nice copy, the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Rare. Size: 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall.
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