Congress's Own: A Canadian Regiment, the Continental Army, and American Union (Volume 73) (Campaigns and Commanders Series)
$37.96
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Book Synopsis: Colonel Moses Hazen’s 2nd Canadian Regiment was one of the first “national” regiments in the American army. Created by the Continental Congress, it drew members from Canada, eleven states, and foreign forces. “Congress’s Own” was among the most culturally, ethnically, and regionally diverse of the Continental Army’s regiments—a distinction that makes it an apt reflection of the union that was struggling to create a nation. The 2nd Canadian, like the larger army, represented and pushed the transition from a colonial, continental alliance to a national association. The problems the regiment raised and encountered underscored the complications of managing a confederation of states and troops. In this enterprising study of an intriguing and at times “infernal” regiment, Holly A. Mayer marshals personal and official accounts—from the letters and journals of Continentals and congressmen to the pension applications of veterans and their widows—to reveal what the personal passions, hardships, and accommodations of the 2nd Canadian can tell us about the greater military and civil dynamics of the American Revolution. “Congress’s Own” follows congressmen, commanders, and soldiers through the Revolutionary War as the regiment’s story shifts from tents and trenches to the halls of power and back. Interweaving insights from borderlands and community studies with military history, Mayer tracks key battles and traces debates that raged within the Revolution’s military and political borderlands wherein subjects became rebels, soldiers, and citizens. Her book offers fresh, vivid accounts of the Revolution that disclose how “Congress’s Own” regiment embodied the dreams, diversity, and divisions within and between the Continental Army, Congress, and the emergent union of states during the War for American Independence.
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Discover the untold story of Colonel Moses Hazen’s 2nd Canadian Regiment in Congress’s Own: A Canadian Regiment, the Continental Army, and American Union (Volume 73). This captivating book takes you on a fascinating journey through the American Revolution, showcasing the cultural, ethnic, and regional diversity within the Continental Army's regiments. As one of the first "national" regiments created by the Continental Congress, Hazen’s regiment represented the struggle to create a nation, making it a perfect reflection of the union that was being formed.
Unlike any other regiment, Hazen’s 2nd Canadian Regiment brought together soldiers from Canada, eleven states, and foreign forces, forming a remarkable mosaic of individuals. This diversity allowed the regiment to contribute unique perspectives and experiences to the revolution, shedding light on the complexities of managing a confederation of states and troops. Through extensive research and insightful analysis, author Holly A. Mayer delves into personal and official accounts to bring to life the personal passions, hardships, and accommodations of these brave soldiers.
Congress’s Own takes you beyond the battlegrounds and into the halls of power, tracing the journey of congressmen, commanders, and soldiers throughout the Revolutionary War. By intertwining military history with borderlands and community studies, Mayer provides a comprehensive understanding of the greater military and civil dynamics of the American Revolution. From tense battles to heated debates, this book offers fresh and vivid accounts that showcase how the 2nd Canadian Regiment embodied the dreams, diversity, and divisions within the Continental Army, Congress, and the emergent union of states.
Join us on this incredible historical journey and gain a deeper insight into the American Revolution. Get your copy of Congress’s Own: A Canadian Regiment, the Continental Army, and American Union (Volume 73) today and immerse yourself in a world of courage, passion, and the formation of a nation.
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