Andrew Pickens (1739–1817); the hard-fighting South Carolina militia commander of the American Revolution; was the hero of many victories against British and Loyalist forces. In this book; Rod Andrew Jr. offers an authoritative and comprehensive biography of Pickens the man; the general; the planter; and the diplomat. Andrew vividly depicts Pickens as he founds churches; acquires slaves; joins the Patriot cause; and struggles over Indian territorial boundaries on the southern frontier. Combining insights from military and social history; Andrew argues that while Pickens's actions consistently reaffirmed the authority of white men; he was also determined to help found the new republic based on broader principles of morality and justice.After the war; Pickens sought a peaceful and just relationship between his country and the southern Native American tribes and wrestled internally with the issue of slavery. Andrew suggests that Pickens's rise to prominence; his stern character; and his sense of duty highlight the egalitarian ideals of his generation as well as its moral shortcomings--all of which still influence Americans' understanding of themselves.
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Review
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Before I get into a review of the book; ...By LarSinger29Before I get into a review of the book; I want to lodge a complaint about the kindle version. There are no page options in this version; and that's really disappointing and aggravating. The kindle technology has been around long enough; there's no reason why this feature is not included in a book published in 2016. And considering the price of the kindle version; this feature should DEFINITELY be included. Or; at the VERY LEAST; clearly stated in the information page so that someone ordering it would know they weren't able to go by page numbers (especially important when discussing in a class or book club setting).The book itself is a really interesting and provocative piece of scholarship. Connecting the British relationship to India to Britain's relationship with the Atlantic colonies (particularly the American colonies that would become the U.S.) raises many questions; and the author strives to explore the ramification and interconnections between these two areas of the British Empire. Making use of a variety of sources; and tracing the path of ideas and material goods; Eacott shows the influence of India on the relationship between Britain and her colonies. It's an interesting concept; and one worth considering in terms of how American independence should be understood.
