Citizens more than soldiers
Subtitle: the Kentucky militia and society in the early republic
By: Harry S. Laver.
Series: Studies in war, society, and the military
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Lincoln
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780803229709
Subjects: Soldiers -- Kentucky -- History -- 19th century; Civil-military relations -- Kentucky -- History -- 19th century; Social classes -- Kentucky -- History -- 19th century; Community life -- Kentucky -- History -- 19th century; Political culture -- Kentucky -- History -- 19th century; Masculinity -- Kentucky -- History -- 19th century; Kentucky -- History, Military -- 19th century; Kentucky -- Militia -- History -- 19th century; Kentucky -- Social conditions -- 19th century; Kentucky -- Politics and government -- 1792-1865
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Rethinking the social role of the militia; title: The hunters of Kentucky; title: Public gatherings and social order; title: Stability and security in a time of transition; title: Proponents of democracy and partnership; title: A refuge of manhood; title: Fighters, protectors, and men; title: Conclusion: Citizens more than soldiers.