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The book explores the rich heritage of the Scots-Irish, who significantly influenced American culture and identity. It highlights their migration to America in the 18th century, driven by a history of conflict and a strong sense of individualism. The Scots-Irish brought essential skills as frontiersmen and guerrilla fighters, shaping the military ethos and working-class values in the U.S. Their legacy is intertwined with the development of a uniquely populist American democracy, reflecting their disdain for aristocracy and commitment to personal freedom.
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Born Fighting, Jim Webb
- Taal
- Jaar van publicatie
- 2005
- Bindwijze
- (Paperback),
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- Titel
- Born Fighting
- Ondertitel
- How the Scots-Irish Shaped America - Expanded Edition With a New Foreword By, and Q&A With, the Author
- Taal
- Engels
- Auteurs
- Jim Webb
- Uitgever
- Penguin Random House LLC
- Jaar van publicatie
- 2005
- Formaat
- Paperback
- Aantal pagina's
- 400
- ISBN10
- 0767916891
- ISBN13
- 9780767916899
- Reeks
- Categorieën
- Tags
- Historisch thema, Politiek, Verenigde Staten, Tweede Wereldoorlog, Amerikaanse Literatuur, Europa, Samenleving, Verenigd Koninkrijk, Geschiedenis van Europa, New York, Ierland, Geschiedenis van de VS, Cultuur, Amerika, Schotland, Strijd, Armoede, Sociale Geschiedenis, Immigratie, Etniciteit, Geschiedenis van Engeland, Vreemdelingen
- Aantekening
- The book explores the rich heritage of the Scots-Irish, who significantly influenced American culture and identity. It highlights their migration to America in the 18th century, driven by a history of conflict and a strong sense of individualism. The Scots-Irish brought essential skills as frontiersmen and guerrilla fighters, shaping the military ethos and working-class values in the U.S. Their legacy is intertwined with the development of a uniquely populist American democracy, reflecting their disdain for aristocracy and commitment to personal freedom.