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1794: America, Its Army, and the Birth of the Nation
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Presidio Pr
Publication date July 1, 1994
Binding Hardcover
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9780891415237
ISBN-10 0891415238
Dimensions 1.25 by 6.50 by 9.50 in.
Weight 1.40 lbs.
Availability§ Out of Print
Original list price $24.95
§As reported by publisher
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Summary
Uncovering striking similarities with events of today, including the recurring issue of how to structure the armed forces, a soldier-scholar documents the turbulent decade from 1783 to 1794 and examines the difficult process that shaped American military policy. (view table of contents)
Amazon.com description: Product Description: Examining the turbulent decade between 1783 and 1794--when America was determining the role of its military--a soldier-scholar finds similar struggles reappearing today. Palmer's engaging narrative explores the futile efforts to forge a peacetime military force in the wake of the revolutionary war, to ultimate success a decade later. Maps. Bibliography. Index.

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Hardcover
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from Presidio Pr (July 1, 1994)
9780891415237 | details & prices | 6.50 × 9.50 × 1.25 in. | 1.40 lbs | List price $24.95
About: Looks at how America determined her military needs in 1794, discusses the role of George Washington, and draws parallels with present concerns over the military
Paperback
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from Berkley Pub Group (August 1, 1995)
9780891415619 | details & prices | 6.25 × 9.25 × 1.00 in. | 1.00 lbs | List price $14.95
About: Looks at how America determined her military needs in 1794 and draws parallels with present concerns over the military

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