Drawing on numerous diaries, journals, and reminiscences, Richard Bruce Winders presents the daily life of soldiers at war; links the army to the society that produced it; shares his impressions of the soldiers he "met" along the way; and concludes that American participants in the Mexican War shared a common experience, no matter their rank or place of service. Taking a "new" military history approach, Mr. Polk's Army: The American Military Experience in the Mexican War examines the cultural, social, and political aspects ...
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Drawing on numerous diaries, journals, and reminiscences, Richard Bruce Winders presents the daily life of soldiers at war; links the army to the society that produced it; shares his impressions of the soldiers he "met" along the way; and concludes that American participants in the Mexican War shared a common experience, no matter their rank or place of service. Taking a "new" military history approach, Mr. Polk's Army: The American Military Experience in the Mexican War examines the cultural, social, and political aspects of the regular and volunteer forces that made up the army of 1846-48, presents the organizational framework of the army, and introduces the different styles of leadership exhibited by Zachary Taylor and Winfield Scott.
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Good. No dust jacket. Ex-library. Ex-library (college) with usual markings. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 284 p. Contains: Illustrations. Texas A & M University Military History (Hardcover), 51. Audience: General/trade.
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Fair. May have some shelf-wear due to normal use. Your purchase funds free job training and education in the greater Seattle area. Thank you for supporting Goodwill's nonprofit mission!
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Good. Hardcover This item shows wear from consistent use but remains in good readable condition. It may have marks on or in it, and may show other signs of previous use or shelf wear. May have minor creases or signs of wear on dust jacket. Packed with care, shipped promptly.
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Very good. 8vo, hardcover. No dust jacket. Vg+ condition. Bright, crisp & clean, clearly unread; would be Like New if not for lacking dust jacket. xvi, 284 p., illus.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Book. Signed by Author(s) Inscribed, "To G_______, Best Wishes! " and signed by the author, and dated "July 9, 1997, The Alamo". Very Good+ in like dust jacket. A hint of bowing to the front board. Jacket has no tears, but there are a couple of creases on the rear panel, just behind the spine.
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Fine Condition in Fine jacket. Dust Jacket is in fine condition without tears or chips or other damage. Category: Americana; 19th century; Military & Warfare. ISBN: 0890967547. ISBN/EAN: 9780890967546. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 14236.
