Buy this book on-line Ekirch, Arthur A., Jr : Civilian and the Military, The : A History of the American Antimilitarist TraditionRalph Myles, Publisher, Inc,, Colorado Springs, CO, U.S.A., 1972 ISBN 0879260076
A complete account of the rise and decline of the anti-militarist tradition in American history, a tradition rooted in fear of dictatorship and an important part of the American heritage from colonial times until recent Author discusses the transition from standing armies to the development of the war economy and the garrison state, hardy pacifism, debates over the size of the standing army, the role of the militia, the level of army and navy appropriations, conscription, the American tradition of emphasizing the civil over the military, much more. Softcover, contains bibliographical comment, notes, index. 340pp. A beautiful, pristine copy, unused and unread. Rare in this condition. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Soft cover Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Ekirch, Arthur A., Jr : Civilian and the Military, The : A History of the American Antimilitarist Tradition. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including out of print books, fine bindings, livres d'occasion, livres illustrées and libri antichi. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |