Daily Life During the American Revolution by James M. Volo (English) Hardcover B

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How did the patriot army dress themselves? What was the British soldier's food ration and what were women's roles during the revolution? What types of weapons did the combatants use and how large were the naval vessels of the day? This engaging and informative resource on the social and material history of the Revolutionary War period answers these and many other questions. Covering more than just political ideologies and the outcomes of battles, Daily Life During the Revolutionary War looks at the real stuff of history—people's lives and how they lived them. Looking at the war and society from many angles, the book's 20 chapters cover such important topics as radicals, Tories, taxation, the French, the Hessians, prisoner-of-war conditions, fashion, leisure time activities, and war on the frontier, among others. Also included are more than 35 photographs and illustrations, and over a dozen charts. This behind-the-scenes look at history presents a fascinating picture of everyday life deeply affected by the spirit of '76.

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How did the patriot army dress themselves? What was the British soldier's food ration and what were women's roles during the revolution? What types of weapons did the combatants use and how large were the naval vessels of the day? This engaging and informative resource on the social and material history of the Revolutionary War period answers these and many other questions. Covering more than just political ideologies and the outcomes of battles, Daily Life During the Revolutionary War looks at the real stuff of history—people's lives and how they lived them.Looking at the war and society from many angles, the book's 20 chapters cover such important topics as radicals, Tories, taxation, the French, the Hessians, prisoner-of-war conditions, fashion, leisure time activities, and war on the frontier, among others. Also included are more than 35 photographs and illustrations, and over a dozen charts. This behind-the-scenes look at history presents a fascinating picture of everyday life deeply affected by the spirit of '76.

Author Biography

DOROTHY DENNEEN VOLO is a teacher and historian. She has been an active living history reenactor for 20 years and has been involved in numerous community historical education projects. With James M. Volo, she is co-author of Daily Life in the Age of Sail (Greenwood, 2001) and Daily Life on the Old Colonial Frontier (Greenwood, 2002).JAMES M. VOLO is a teacher, historian, and living history enthusiast. He has been an active historic reenactor for more than two decades, participating in a wide range of living history events, including television and screen performances. With Dorothy Denneen Volo, he is co-author of Daily Life in the Age of Sail (Greenwood, 2001) and Daily Life on the Old Colonial Frontier (Greenwood, 2002).

Table of Contents

ChronologyIntroduction1. Anglo-America in the Eighteenth Century2. The Anglo-American Economy and Trade3. Taxation Without Representation4. Agitators and Radicals5. A Whole Country in Arms6. Redcoats7. Of Patriots and Rebels8. The Generals of the Armies9. Sinews of Wars10. Food and Forage11. Clothing and Shelter12. Tory, Refugee, Traitor, Spy13. Women at War14. Sacrifice, Shortage, and Substitution15. Diversions16. Fashion17. Burning Frontiers18. The Militia of the Seas19. Prisoners of War20. The French AlliesEpilogue: IndependenceSelected BibliographyIndex

Review

?An excellent resource for high school research on the Revolutionary War, this series addition might also inspire further reading about the time.?-VOYA?How did the patriot army dress? What were women's roles? How large were the naval vessels of the day? How many loyalists were there during the revolution? Utilizing collections of personal letters, diaries, and journals or less prominent persons who lived through the war, the reader is given a gimpse into the daily life of those who lived during the Revolution....Highly recommended for school and public libraries seeking to provide unbiased or original source explanations of this important time in American history....Recommended for school libraries where students utilize study time to explore specific topics. Public libraries serving home schoolers and having elementary students who explore the history and social conditions of the 18th century America will find these volumes ones students can readily use on of their own.?-Christian Library Journal"An excellent resource for high school research on the Revolutionary War, this series addition might also inspire further reading about the time."-VOYA"How did the patriot army dress? What were women's roles? How large were the naval vessels of the day? How many loyalists were there during the revolution? Utilizing collections of personal letters, diaries, and journals or less prominent persons who lived through the war, the reader is given a gimpse into the daily life of those who lived during the Revolution....Highly recommended for school and public libraries seeking to provide unbiased or original source explanations of this important time in American history....Recommended for school libraries where students utilize study time to explore specific topics. Public libraries serving home schoolers and having elementary students who explore the history and social conditions of the 18th century America will find these volumes ones students can readily use on of their own."-Christian Library Journal

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Covering more than just political ideologies and the outcomes of battles, this book presents the real stuff of history-people's lives and how they lived them.

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How did the patriot army dress themselves? What was the British soldier's food ration and what were women's roles during the revolution? What types of weapons did the combatants use and how large were the naval vessels of the day? This engaging and informative resource on the social and material history of the Revolutionary War period answers these and many other questions. Covering more than just political ideologies and the outcomes of battles, Daily Life During the Revolutionary War looks at the real stuff of history--people's lives and how they lived them. Looking at the war and society from many angles, the book's 20 chapters cover such important topics as radicals, Tories, taxation, the French, the Hessians, prisoner-of-war conditions, fashion, leisure time activities, and war on the frontier, among others. Also included are more than 35 photographs and illustrations, and over a dozen charts. This behind-the-scenes look at history presents a fascinating picture of everyday life deeply affected by the spirit of '76.

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"How did the patriot army dress? What were women's roles? How large were the naval vessels of the day? How many loyalists were there during the revolution? Utilizing collections of personal letters, diaries, and journals or less prominent persons who lived through the war, the reader is given a gimpse into the daily life of those who lived during the Revolution....Highly recommended for school and public libraries seeking to provide unbiased or original source explanations of this important time in American history....Recommended for school libraries where students utilize study time to explore specific topics. Public libraries serving home schoolers and having elementary students who explore the history and social conditions of the 18th century America will find these volumes ones students can readily use on of their own."- Christian Library Journal

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Covering more than just political ideologies and the outcomes of battles, this book presents the real stuff of history-people's lives and how they lived them.

Details ISBN0313318441 Short Title DAILY LIFE DURING THE AMER REV Language English ISBN-10 0313318441 ISBN-13 9780313318443 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 973.31 Illustrations Yes Year 2003 Publication Date 2003-09-30 Imprint Greenwood Press Country of Publication United States Author Dorothy Volo Place of Publication Westport Pages 284 DOI 10.1604/9780313318443 UK Release Date 2003-09-30 AU Release Date 2003-09-30 NZ Release Date 2003-09-30 US Release Date 2003-09-30 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Series Daily Life Alternative 9780313361425 Audience General Audience Age 7-17 We've got this

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