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British Soldiers, American War: Voices of the American Revolution Paperback – February 15, 2014

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Nine Rare and Fascinating First-Person Profiles of Soldiers Who Fought for the British Crown
Much has been written about the colonists who took up arms during the American Revolution and the army they created. Far less literature, however, has been devoted to their adversaries. The professional soldiers that composed the British army are seldom considered on a personal level, instead being either overlooked or inaccurately characterized as conscripts and criminals. Most of the British Redcoats sent to America in defense of their government’s policies were career soldiers who enlisted voluntarily in their late teens or early twenties. They came from all walks of British life, including those with nowhere else to turn, those aspiring to improve their social standing, and all others in between. Statistics show that most were simply hardworking men with various amounts of education who had chosen the military in preference to other occupations. Very few of these soldiers left writings from which we can learn their private motives and experiences.
British Soldiers, American War: Voices of the American Revolution is the first collection of personal narratives by British common soldiers ever assembled and published. Author Don N. Hagist has located first-hand accounts of nine soldiers who served in America in the 1770s and 1780s. In their own words we learn of the diverse population―among them a former weaver, a boy who quarelled with his family, and a man with wanderlust―who joined the army and served tirelessly and dutifully, sometimes faithfully and sometimes irresolutely, in the uniform of their nation. To accompany each narrative, the author provides a contextualizing essay based on archival research giving background on the soldier and his military service. Taken as a whole these true stories reveal much about the individuals who composed what was, at the time, the most formidable fighting force in the world.
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    February 15, 2014
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  6. ISBN-10
    1594162042
  7. ISBN-13
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"This study offers a new take on commonly accepted truths."—Publishers Weekly

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DON N. HAGIST is author of three books and numerous articles on the British experience in the American Revolution, focusing on the lives of the common soldiers. He is an engineer by profession and lives in Rhode Island.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Westholme Publishing; 1st edition (February 15, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1594162042
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1594162046
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.28 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.93 x 9 inches
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Don N. Hagist, managing editor for Journal of the American Revolution (allthingsliberty.com), is an avid historical researcher and has spent much of his life studying and researching the history of the American Revolution, focusing on the British soldiers who served in America during that war. Besides several books, he has published numerous articles on the subject. He gives lectures in America and Great Britain, and is available for speaking engagements.

Don is an engineer for a major medical device manufacturer, and also writes humor material for syndicated cartoonists. He lives in Providence, Rhode Island.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Hagist has written a fun, informative and readable study. If you have not read, you should. Take it to the beach and enjoy.
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2016
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There is an excellent reason why more than 8 out of 10 folks who read this book say they loved it. It is a book that works on two levels. One, it is the kind of read you would like to take to the beach or spend a rainy day reading. It is interesting, well written and flows well. On a second level, it is a work that is there when you are doing some serious digging. Example: For some time, I have been intrigued by the emotional makeup of Lord Charles Cornwallis, especially as it relates to his fit of pique toward those loyalists who bring on the battle of Ramsour's Mill. I have always thought this outburst to be unseemingly--out of character-- in Cornwallis. Yet in this book is a gem, an eyewitness account of Cornwallis' reaction to the news of the British disaster at Cowpens. Maybe there is more to Lord Cornwallis as a man that perhaps we know. Another little nugget -- and one buried in the most unlikely place -- is the country poetry of the British soldier. The little poem "Advice to a Recruit" is more than worth the modest price of this book. Although I have difficulty reading poetry, "Advice to a Recruit" contains line after line of what it was like to be a British soldier from the perspective of a British soldier.

I'm glad I have this sophisticated study in my collection. I recommend it highly, something I do not often do.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2020
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I consider it a very important addition to my History book collection.
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E. Dent
5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing book, gives a whole different view of things
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2013
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The British soldier has been a volunteer up until WWI, and their ranks never were empty. Why? What causes a man to decide to join an organization that will put him in harm's way and cause him to live and die at someone else's command? There aren't many records of individuals in the time period covered, regimental lists are fairly complete with names, entry, some disciplinary measures, discharge, transfer and/or death but few personal stories. This book gives some. If the human side of history interests you, this book is for you. As Americans we may hear about the Revolutionary War from our side's official viewpoint, but the other side is interesting too. After all, Britain was our cousin, brother, sister-in-law as well as our political parent and we had and still have a lot in common whether either side likes admitting it or not.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2020
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A must read for those with any interest in the American war of independence. This is the case with all of Dons books.
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Scott Boyington
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read. I am interested in the British side ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2017
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Good read. I am interested in the British side and perspective of the conflict. Hagist does an excellent job portraying that.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The other side
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2014
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We always hear about the patriots and the revolutionaries but rarely do we hear about the people on the other side. Hagist has given us a great account of the soldiers on the other side. What were they thinking? How did they feel about the war? Find out here
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2016
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I enjoyed a different perspective on the revolutionary war and the nine autobiographical narratives. It was interesting and not a difficult read. I would recommend it to folks like me, casual learners of early American history.
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Paul D.
5.0 out of 5 stars Bought for somebody else
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2019
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I'm raising a little historian, the book seems to be a hit.
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Ages-Time
4.0 out of 5 stars Well written
Reviewed in Canada on June 24, 2022
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Index is incomplete, hard to use for research purposes.
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simon k
5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2024
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It’s an enjoyable read and with great detail, one thing not mentioned in the index but noticed as an Irish man it was interesting to read a lot of the soldiers are from Ireland which at the time was part of the empire but I think should have been mentioned in the index
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Julie Bennett
5.0 out of 5 stars Very well researched
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 16, 2018
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Great book, full of first hand accounts - and very well researched. Would recommend it.
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fantastic book
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