This panoramic account of 1776 chronicles the other revolutions unfolding that year across North America; far beyond the British colonies. In this unique history of 1776; Claudio Saunt looks beyond the familiar story of the thirteen colonies to explore the many other revolutions roiling the turbulent American continent. In that fateful year; the Spanish landed in San Francisco; the Russians pushed into Alaska to hunt valuable sea otters; and the Sioux discovered the Black Hills. Hailed by critics for challenging our conventional view of the birth of America; West of the Revolution “[coaxes] our vision away from the Atlantic seaboard†and “exposes a continent seething with peoples and purposes beyond Minutemen and Redcoats†(Wall Street Journal). 22 illustrations; 15 maps
#395854 in Books W. W. Norton Company 2006-09-17Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.30 x .80 x 5.50l; .61 #File Name: 0393329224292 pagesGreat product!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Timely ReadBy RogerThis book was published around 2005 well before sexual assault in the military became a hot topic. Anyone interested in this topic should read this book. The book doesn't necessarily have an agenda aimed at sexual assault but vividly brings out typical situations women often face in a war zone. The language can be crude and graphic; which fits the author's war zone experience perfectly. Books are few that I couldn't put down--this was one. Her story is riveting and she has a way to keep the book suspenseful.For me; as a retired senior officer; the most disappointing aspect of the author's story is the poor leadership shown by so many company and battalion level commanders. Their lack of sensitivity to having a single female on a combat team is appalling. Until the services are able to better develop young officers the sexual assault problem will continue.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Must-Read For Anyone Seeking To Understand The Experience Of A Female SoldierBy Dadvocate09This is probably the finest Soldier's-eye-view account of this particular war that I've read. Not all of these things happened to me during the war (obviously; because I'm a guy and it's unapologetically written from the female perspective); but many the vignettes that make up this book brought back vivid memories of my own experience in the sandbox. I would go so far as to say this is a must-read for any young woman considering military service; and anyone of any gender in a position to affect the policies that shape the functioning of the armed services.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Outstanding!By Kate WatsonThank you Kayla Williams for this gift. Your grit; your values; your challenges are beautifully articulated. This is raw; real and a must-read for everyone - especially for those of us who have not served. We can't even begun to understand the world of our soldiers; Marines; sailors and airmen and women who are serving without reading the reporting of those who have. This woman salutes all if you and sends special kudos to the 18% of our service population who are women.
