An American Profession of Arms: The Army Officer Corps, 1784-1861 (Modern War Studies)
A detailed history of the U.S. Army officer corps from 1784 to 1861, exploring its professional development and place in early American society.
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This volume examines the development of the American army officer corps between 1784 and 1861.
It draws on extensive archival research to trace institutional growth and professionalization.
The work situates the officer corps within the wider political and social context of the early republic.
Readers gain insight into how military leadership evolved prior to the Civil War.
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