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Winfield Scott and the Profession of Arms by Allan Peskin is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is Winfield Scott and the Profession of Arms about?

Winfield Scott (1786-1866) Was Arguably The Premier Soldier Of His Era. More Than Anyone Else, He Was Responsible For The Professionalization Of The U.s. Army During His Long Career (1807-61). Allan Peskin's Research In The National Archives Unearthed Records From The War Department That Support His Portrayal Of General Scott As A Forward-looking Managerial Officer Who Accurately Foresaw The Coming Of Dramatic Changes In Technology And Business Principles For The Military. Winfield Scott And The Profession Of Arms Is A Balanced And Thorough Biography Of This Military Figure. Scholars And Military Historians Will Welcome Its Significant Contributions To The Literature.--jacket. Hotspur -- Captain -- Defeat -- Rocket -- Victory -- Hero -- Professional -- Midlife Crisis -- Troubleshooter -- Failure -- Pacificator -- Politician -- Commander -- Middle Age -- War -- Invasion -- Siege -- Advance -- Halt -- Successes -- Triumph -- Persecutions -- Candidate -- Exile -- Return -- Secession -- Civil War -- Anaconda -- Fading Away. Allan Peskin. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 268-321) And Index.

Who reads Winfield Scott and the Profession of Arms?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Allan Peskin
Publisher
The Kent State University Press
Published
2003
Language
EN
ISBN
9780873387743
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Military, Historical Fiction, History
Rating
4.5 / 5 (13 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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