Addresses the popular misconception that all Quakers, historically, have been absolutely against war and participation in civil government during a time of war. By examining the personal, theological and moral dilemmas and sacrifices of individual Friends and Quaker groups who, complied with the Revolutionary War effort, this book provides a new understanding of the diversity as well as complexity of the Quaker involvement in the American Revolution. Contents: Thomas Paine & the Ideology of the American Revolution; The Fighting QuakeróNathanael Greene's Conflict of Conviction; Quakerism, Patriotism & Transformation in the Valley Forge Community, 1684-1778; and The Lamb's War Ethic of the Free Quakers.
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Each essay makes a solid...contribution to Quaker studies, and each is worthy of the attention of scholars....>>>> (The Southern Friend )
Each essay makes a solid...contribution to Quaker studies, and each is worthy of the attention of scholars.... (The Southern Friend )
Each essay makes a solid...contribution to Quaker studies, and each is worthy of the attention of scholars.... (The Southern Friend )
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A former soldiers perspective,
By Juan Domingo Peron (Suffolk County, New York) - See all my reviews
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A unique perspective on a not so unique, (and very contemporary), dilemna
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