Walter edgar, a history professor at the university of south carolina, has attempted to place the war, and south carolinas role in it, in context and make it accessible to the present day, but with mixed results. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The southern conflict that turned the tide of the american mary chesnut. From 0, chapters 1 by palmira brummett, robert edgar, neil j. He has written or edited numerous books about south carolina and the.
If there were another viewpoint to the story and i doubt edgar would acknowledge that one exists he is plainly not interested in presenting it. The southern conflict that turned the tide of the american revolution, by walter edgar, is a fascinating history of a crucial chapter in united states history. Edgar, a george washington distinguished professor of history, blends a variety of resources in relating how hucks defeat became a key turning point in the revolutionary war. The southern conflict that turned the tide of the american revolution by edgar, walter b and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Edgar tells the story of the revolutionary war in south carolina. It was a back woods fight were neighbor turned on neighborthe tories against the american patriots. We have new and used copies available, in 2 editions. The southern conflict that turned the tide of the american revolution, published by william morrow.
Those who have researched the history of the area, or who have seen the movie the patriot, or who have read dr. Walter edgar, one of south carolinas mostnoted historians, will judge the sixth annual south carolina high school writing contest. Among more than a dozen books that he has written or edited are south carolina. Like the road to guilford courthouse and southern campaigns of the american revolution, partisans and redcoats reads like a primer for events. Edgar also gives background information going back to the french and indian war to set the stage for the civil war that would carry on during the fight with the british. Cornwallis army successfully captured the capital of south carolina, put the rebel government in that colony out of business, and achieved formal control of the territory in a brief, three months campaign in early 1780. In a stunning work on forgotten history, acclaimed historian walter edgar takes the american revolution far. Walter edgar and his south carolina history book reveal orangeburgs special role in the pieshaped states 18th century. Walter edgars new book partisans and redcoats are aware that shortly after the time period covered by this ledger neighbors and kinfolk on this list were hotly engaged in the revolutionary civil war that erupted here. The southern conflict that turned the tide of the american revolution walter b. Walter b edgar recounts south carolinas role during the revolutionary war, describing the british occupation of charleston, the brutal massacre of innocent civilians throughout the carolina backcountry, and the. Instead of delving into major battles that most revolutionary war historians explore, edgar tells vivid, heroic tales of brave men and women who fought for their lives against. Book quote from july 1780 until the end of the year, the catawba river valley and the adjacent northern districts were the scenes of some of the most brutal warfare ever fought in what is now the united states.
Walter b edgar in 1779, the british set in motion a war strategy designed to finally subdue the rebellious american colonies with a minimum of additional time, effort, and blood. The southern conflict that turned the tide of the american revolution, by walter edgar new york. Edgar born december 10, 1943 is an american historian and author specializing in southern history and culture, particularly for south carolina. Partisans and redcoats the southern conflict that turned the tide of theamerican revolution by walter edgar, 9780380806430, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. See all books authored by walter edgar, including south carolina. In 1779, britain strategised a war to finally subdue the rebellious american colonies with a minimum of additional time, effort, and blood. Buy partisans and redcoats reprint by edgar, walter b. It is the story of an enemy invasion of the carolina backcountry that sparked nothing less than. Walter edgar books list of books by author walter edgar.
Professor edgar discussed his book, partisans and redcoats. Walter edgar retired from the university of south carolina in 2012, after a. Edgar has authored or edited several books about the state, including south carolina. Walter edgar, a history professor at the university of south carolina, has attempted to place the war, and south carolinas role. This is the dramatic story of the conflict in south carolina that. The southern conflict that turned the tide of the, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist.
Walter edgar is a director for the institute for southern studies in the university of south carolina with six videos in the cspan video library. The southern conflict that turned the tide of the american revolution, echoed the sentiments of dr. Discover book depositorys huge selection of walter edgar books online. Alive with incident and color, partisans and redcoats presents unforgettable portraits of reallife heroes and villains, britons and americans alike, as it chronicles two remarkable years in the fiery birth of a nation. The southern conflict that turned the tide of the american revolution edgar, walter b on. The southern conflict that turned the tide of the american revolution by walter b. The southern conflict that turned the tide of the american revolution by walter edgar. Partisans and redcoats the southern conflict that turned the tide of the american revolution book. The south carolina encyclopedia edited by walter edgar. Edgar is a good writer and the book is an easy read, but trying to explain the complex motives, personalities, and actions involved in the carolina war is too much for such a small volume. The southern campaign that turned the tide of the american revolution 2001. The southern conflict that turned the tide of the american revolution this is the dramatic story of the conflict in south carolina that was one of the most pivotal contributions to the american revolution. Noted historian, author to judge annual state high school. Shop our big selection of partisans redcoats purchasable online.
Book is clean and tight, no wear, not ex library, not a remainder. Walter edgars most popular book is partisans and redcoats. Author walter edgar brings the fight down from new england to the south. Walter edgar s most popular book is partisans and redcoats. Setting sail from new york harbour with 8,500 ground troops, a powerful. The southern conflict that turned the tide of the, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site. Partisans and redcoats the southern conflict that turned the tide of the american revolution. The definitive sourcebook for clear, concise information on all things south carolina. Walter edgar has authored or edited nine books on the american south, including south carolina. Instead of delving into major battles that most revolutionary war historians explore, edgar tells vivid, heroic tales of brave men and women who fought for their lives against the british, and even their own tory neighbors. Walter edgar has two programs on south carolina public radio. As a final point, partisans and redcoats has significance beyond local history.
In this gripping, thoroughly researched volume of southern conflict during the american revolution, walter edgar brings to life the battles, the people, and the land that were a crucial front line in the struggle for independence. Books by walter edgar author of partisans and redcoats. Walter edgar has gently promoted the audacious notion that women, native americans, africanamericans, upstate mill workers and woodsmen ought to have as significant a place in the great mosaic of south carolinas history as the powderwigged lords proprietors, revolutionary war heroes and civil war generals who straddle the historical imagination. However, this book focuses almost entirely only on south carolina. A useful study of the revolutionary war as it played out in a remotebut critically importantregion of the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The southern conflict that turned the tide of the american revolution, by walter edgar.
He is the george washington distinguished professor of history at the university of south carolina. The southern conflict that turned the tide of the american revolution by walter edgar captures the brutality, citizen. The south carolina encyclopedia is a comprehensive singlevolume reference for just about anything anyone would want to know about the palmetto states rich cultures and storied heritage, from prehistory to the present day. The southern conflict that turned the tide of the american revolution. The south carolina encyclopedia is a comprehensive singlevolume reference for just about anything anyone would want to know about the palmetto states rich cultures and storied heritage. Edgar harper collins, jan 7, 2003 history 224 pages. Partisans and redcoats represents an unabashedly, prosouth carolina militia account of backcountry warfare between june and october 1780.
Beyond its failure to achieve even a whisper of the impartiality required of a good history book, edgars pastiche has other problems. In a stunning work on forgotten history, acclaimed historian walter edgar takes the american revolution far beyond lexington and concord to recreate the pivotal months in a nation. The southern conflict that turned the tide of the american revolution, and more on. If you want a basic understanding of that part of the revolutionary war, read buchanans the road to guilford courthouse instead. Civilization past and present, concise version, vol.
Partisans and redcoats january 7, 2003 edition open. Partisans and redcoats january 7, 2003 edition open library. Walter edgar has 21 books on goodreads with 1741 ratings. Long before the civil war they were making the british madright outside of charleston of course. Edgar has authored or edited several books about the state, including south.
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