The rise of militarism in the Progressive Era, 1900-1914 /
The era, from the turn of the century to the beginning of World War I, saw an American attitude shift toward structure, social duty and middle class manly values. The federal government sponsored military education in schools, held military tournaments in cities, publicized military life through rec...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, N.C. :
McFarland & Company,
[2009]
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| Summary: | The era, from the turn of the century to the beginning of World War I, saw an American attitude shift toward structure, social duty and middle class manly values. The federal government sponsored military education in schools, held military tournaments in cities, publicized military life through recruiting, promoted marksmanship contests and encouraged public attendance at military maneuvers. |
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| Physical Description: | vii, 252 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780786444182 (softcover : alk. paper) 0786444185 (softcover : alk. paper) |