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OverviewRelieve Us of This Burthen is the first book-length study of Continental soldiers, officers, and militiamen held as prisoners of war by the British in the South during the American Revolution. Carl P. Borick focuses his study on the period 1780-82, when British forces most actively campaigned in the South. He makes groundbreaking use of the Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application files, which have been underutilized to understand the history of prisoners of war. Borick's careful reading of the pension files reveals much about what men went through and how they endured in captivity. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Carl P. BorickPublisher: University of South Carolina Press Imprint: University of South Carolina Press Dimensions: Width: 16.00cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.398kg ISBN: 9781611170399ISBN 10: 1611170397 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 29 February 2012 Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Professional & Vocational , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsThe reader discerns clear prose, research and interpretations that are solid, a few myths are dispelled, and details of technology, battle plans and maneuvers are found in no other single place. -- Charleston (S.C.) Post and Courier Borick's work is a most useful addition to the historiography of the Revolutionary War's southern campaigning. It was long overdue -- Journal of Southern History Borick provides a well-researched account of this key moment in the military history of the American Revolution when patriot fortunes seemed at their lowest point. -- Southern Historian A welcome addition to the history of South Carolina and of the American Revolution. -- Journal of Military History A handsome volume that is both well researched and accessible to a general readership.... A Gallant Defense is an insightful fusion of military, political, and social history. -- Charleston (S.C.) Mercury A handsome volume that is both well researched and accessible to a general readership.... A Gallant Defense is an insightful fusion of military, political, and social history. -- Charleston (S.C.) Mercury A welcome addition to the history of South Carolina and of the American Revolution. -- Journal of Military History Borick provides a well-researched account of this key moment in the military history of the American Revolution when patriot fortunes seemed at their lowest point. -- Southern Historian Borick's work is a most useful addition to the historiography of the Revolutionary War's southern campaigning. It was long overdue -- Journal of Southern History The reader discerns clear prose, research and interpretations that are solid, a few myths are dispelled, and details of technology, battle plans and maneuvers are found in no other single place. -- Charleston (S.C.) Post and Courier Author InformationCarl P. Borick is director of the Charleston Museum in Charleston, South Carolina. He is author of A Gallant Defense: The Siege of Charleston, 1780, which won the 2003 George C. Rogers Jr. Award of the South Carolina Historical Society for best book in South Carolina history. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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