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9781574887389: The Rogue's March: John Riley and the St. Patrick's Battalion, 1846-48 (The Warriors)
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ISBN 10: 1574887386 ISBN 13: 9781574887389
Editorial: Potomac Books Inc, 2005

Sinopsis

The Rogue’s March tells the controversial true story of the US Army deserters-the majority of them Irish immigrants-who fought valiantly as a Mexican Army unit during the Mexican War of 1846. It takes a close look at the organized prejudice against Irish Catholic and German immigrants.

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Críticas

"Through Peter Stevens's scholarship, THE ROGUE'S MARCH shines a spotlight on a period of American history that has been virtually buried in myth and, yes, shame, for more than a century. The story of John Riley and the St. Patrick's Battalion is a critical piece of the history of the Irish-American experience. A delightful read, Stevens's masterful chronicle of the San Patricios will stand as an important reminder of how far we have come in our own American journey." --Edward W. Forry, publisher of THE BOSTON IRISH REPORTER "Peter Stevens's vivid, fast-paced writing style brings to life the story of the St. Patrick's Battalion through fascinating first-person accounts and meticulous documentation. Never before has the plight of Irish and German immigrants of the 1840s been told with such careful research and skillful writing. This is a must-read." -- Mark Day, filmmaker and producer of THE SAN PATRICIOS: THE TRAGIC STORY OF THE ST. PATRICK'S BATTALION "The research is excellent and combines plenty of both primary and secondary sources. The writing is flawless, the illustrations enhance the text and the maps add scope and depth to the battlefields." "Peter F. Stevens, a journalist and historian, has attempted not simply to tell a story which will come as news to most readers, but also to explain why these deserters chose the path of treason. His narrative of the war is vivid and is based on solid research in U.S. and Mexican archives. His explanation for the actions of the San Patricios is controversial and provocative." "Through Peter Stevens's scholarship, "The Rogue's March" shines a spotlight on a period of American history that has been virtually buried in myth and, yes, shame, for more than a century. The story of John Riley and the St. Patrick's Battalion is a critical piece of the history of the Irish-American experience. A delightful read, Stevens's masterful chronicle of the San Patricios will stand as an important reminder of how far we have come in our own American journey." "Peter Stevens's vivid, fast-paced writing style brings to life the story of the St. Patrick's Battalion through fascinating first-person accounts and meticulous documentation. Never before has the plight of Irish and German immigrants of the 1840s been told with such careful research and skillful writing. This is a must-read."

Reseña del editor

The Rogue's March tells controversial true story of the US Army deserters--the majority of them Irish immigrants--who fought valiantly as a Mexican Army unit during the Mexican War of 1846. It takes a close look at the organized prejudice against Irish Catholic and German immigrants.

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Editorial
Potomac Books Inc
Año de publicación
2005
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1574887386
ISBN 13 
9781574887389
Encuadernación
Libro de bolsillo
Número de páginas
277
Contacto del fabricante
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Persona responsable
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