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The book explores the rich heritage of the Scots-Irish, who significantly influenced American culture and identity. It highlights their migration to America in the 18th century, driven by a history of conflict and a strong sense of individualism. The Scots-Irish brought essential skills as frontiersmen and guerrilla fighters, shaping the military ethos and working-class values in the U.S. Their legacy is intertwined with the development of a uniquely populist American democracy, reflecting their disdain for aristocracy and commitment to personal freedom.
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Born Fighting, James Webb
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- Rok vydání
- 2005
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- Titul
- Born Fighting
- Podtitul
- How the Scots-Irish Shaped America
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- James Webb
- Vydavatel
- Penguin Random House LLC
- Rok vydání
- 2005
- Vazba
- měkká
- Počet stran
- 400
- ISBN13
- 9780767916899
- Kategorie
- Světová historie
- Anotace
- The book explores the rich heritage of the Scots-Irish, who significantly influenced American culture and identity. It highlights their migration to America in the 18th century, driven by a history of conflict and a strong sense of individualism. The Scots-Irish brought essential skills as frontiersmen and guerrilla fighters, shaping the military ethos and working-class values in the U.S. Their legacy is intertwined with the development of a uniquely populist American democracy, reflecting their disdain for aristocracy and commitment to personal freedom.