Why did Thomas Jefferson; who claimed to abhor war and fear standing armies; in 1802 establish the United States Military Academy? For more than two centuries this question has received scant attention; despite the significant contributions of both Jefferson and West Point to American history. Thomas Jefferson's Military Academy is the most comprehensive treatment to date of the origins; purposes; and legacies of Jefferson's school on the cliffs above the Hudson River. In a series of essays; an interdisciplinary group of military historians; legal and constitutional scholars; and experts on Jefferson's thought challenge the conventional wisdom that the third president's founding of the academy should be regarded as accidental or ironic. Although Jefferson feared the potential power of a standing army; the contributors point out he also contended that "whatever enables us to go to war; secures our peace." They take a broad view of Jeffersonian security policy; exploring the ways in which West Point bolstered America's defenses against foreign aggression and domestic threats to the ideals of the American Revolution.Written in clear and accessible prose; Thomas Jefferson's Military Academy should appeal to scholars and general readers interested in military history and the founding generation.Contributors:· Peter S. Onuf; University of Virginia· Don Higginbotham; University of North Carolina; Chapel Hill· David N. Mayer; Capital University Law School· Elizabeth D. Samet; United States Military Academy· Theodore J. Crackel; East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania· Jennings L. Wagoner Jr.; University of Virginia· Christine Coalwell McDonald; Storm King School· Samuel J. Watson; United States Military Academy· Robert M. S. McDonald; United States Military Academy· Jean M. Yarbrough; Bowdoin College
#1251728 in Books Benedetta Faedi Duramy 2014-04-22Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .43 x 6.00l; .62 #File Name: 0813563143188 pagesGender and Violence in Haiti Women s Path from Victims to Agents
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. HIGHLY RECOMMENDBy Emily HaysThis book provides an eye opening account into the violence women in Haiti face on a daily basis. I have traveled to Haiti many times and have come in contact with multiple rape victims; but I was completely unaware of the magnitude of the problem. "Gender and Violence in Haiti" addresses a problem that needs immediate attention and provides specific ways to combat the issue. The words on p. 38 got my attention; "rape is so widely and habitually committed (in Haiti) that it is like saying 'good morning' every day." Even if you're not passionate about serving women in Haiti; Benedetta's words are for anyone who is an advocate for women's rights! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book! It's one I will refer back to regularly as I figure out ways to serve these women.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Mijal RosenblumGreat incite into gender violence in Haiti0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great book. Click the Buy button and prepare for an excellent read.By Mark SteereExcellent book. Well and thoughtfully written. It's part science; part adventure; and part first hand account of Benedetta's experiences on the mean streets of Haiti. There's the larger issue of Haiti itself; one big cesspool of violence and corruption - or so it seems to me - of which gender violence is but one facet. But a horrifying facet it is. Hard to even read about at points. If you think you can handle the truth; buy the book and read it; cover to cover. You won't be disappointed.
