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A People Numerous and Armed: Reflections on the Military Struggle for American Independence (Ann Arbor Paperbacks)
by John Shy
Product Group: Book
Publisher: University of Michigan Press (1990-12-15)
ISBN: 0472064312
EAN: 9780472064311
Dewy Decimal #: 973.33
Paperback: 376 pages
Edition: Revised
SKU: 05784
Condition: Used: Like New
Comments: Minor shelf wear.
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
A series of essays about the social, political, and intellectual dimensions of the Revolutionary War
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Customer Reviews
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Under-appreciated masterpiece
Rating  (5)
Date: 2008-12-24
Most military histories concentrate on explaining the what and why of campaigns and battles. I'm all for that; you can't really comment intelligently about a war if you don't know what even happened. Shy, however, takes analysis to a level few reach. He has not only figured out how to ask the most interesting and insightful questions about this war, he seemed to not have derived them until he had immersed himself fully in the history of the war. This book permanently changed how I approached and understood military history. These essays were critical to the integration of military history into the mainstream of historical scholarship. If you have only dined on battle histories, narratives, and general's biographies to this point, A People Numerous and Armed will show you that scholarship is extremely interesting.
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Great read for American Revolution enthusiasts or patriots!
Rating  (4)
Date: 2007-12-29
This was a nice collection of intelligent and well written essays on the American Revolution. I chose this book based on a recommendation from my history teacher. It was a requirement to write a book review on it.
This book contains a great amount of information on the American Revolution. The author seems to have done much pain-staking research to bring details to life. Unlike a traditional history book, this book focuses on specific aspects of the Revolution. It brings to light much of went on militaristically and socially on both sides of the ocean during that time. If you have ever wanted to know more about the American Revolution then what you learn in College or High School US History, this book is a must have. It is written on an academic level and requires a high degree of English comprehension.
Overall an enjoyable experience.
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A good read for the dedicated military historian
Rating (4)
Date: 2001-03-02
6 out of 7 customers found this reveiw helpful
This book is not meant for the casual reader. However, if you are a serious history buff and don't mind engaging a book intellectually this is a good book to spend some time with. I had the pleasure of having John Shy as a professor at the University of Michigan. I have nothing but positive feedback on his scholarly work. The somewhat narrow scope of the book's topic and the assumed background knowledge might deter a casual reader. History buff who wants to dig deeper into Revolutionary War issues? Then this book is a good one to pick up!
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Interesting Read...must have for any Military History buffs
Rating (4)
Date: 2000-11-12
8 out of 10 customers found this reveiw helpful
This was a nice collection of intelligent and well written essays on the American Revolution. I chose this book based on a recommendation from my history teacher. It was a requirement to write a book review on it.This book contains a great amount of information on the American Revolution. The author seems to have done much pain-staking research to bring details to life. Unlike a traditional history book, this book focuses on specific aspects of the Revolution. It brings to light much of went on militaristically and socially on both sides of the ocean during that time. If you have ever wanted to know more about the American Revolution then what you learn in College or High School US History, this book is a must have. It is written on an academic level and requires a high degree of English comprehension. Overall an enjoyable experience.
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