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SUMMARY:Book Talk: This Fierce People
DESCRIPTION:Join historian and acclaimed author Alan Pell Crawford on October 23\, 2025\, at 6:00 PM at the University of Mary Washington (Monroe Hall- Room 115) for a compelling discussion of his groundbreaking book\, This Fierce People. In this riveting work\, Crawford reveals the overlooked Southern campaigns of the American Revolutionary War\, showing how the fierce battles fought between patriots\, loyalists\, African Americans\, and foreign forces in the South were pivotal to the eventual British surrender at Yorktown. Far from being solely a northern struggle\, Crawford's research uncovers how these brutal\, three-year battles in the South were crucial in shaping America's victory and reshaping the national narrative. Through stories of unsung heroes militiamen\, irregulars\, African Americans\, and others Crawford challenges our understanding of the Revolution and offers a new lens through which to view the birth of the United States. Don't miss this chance to hear from the author and gain a fresh perspective on this pivotal chapter in American history. A book signing will follow the event.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join historian and acclaimed author Alan Pell Crawford on October 23\, 2025\, at 6:00 PM at the University of Mary Washington (Monroe Hall- Room 115) for a compelling discussion of his groundbreaking book\, This Fierce People. In this riveting work\, Crawford reveals the overlooked Southern campaigns of the American Revolutionary War\, showing how the fierce battles fought between patriots\, loyalists\, African Americans\, and foreign forces in the South were pivotal to the eventual British surrender at Yorktown. Far from being solely a northern struggle\, Crawford&rsquo\;s research uncovers how these brutal\, three-year battles in the South were crucial in shaping America&#39\;s victory and reshaping the national narrative. Through stories of unsung heroes&mdash\;militiamen\, irregulars\, African Americans\, and others&mdash\;Crawford challenges our understanding of the Revolution and offers a new lens through which to view the birth of the United States. Don&rsquo\;t miss this chance to hear from the author and gain a fresh perspective on this pivotal chapter in American history. A book signing will follow the event.
LOCATION:University of Mary Washington Monroe Hall Room 115
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URL:https://members.fredericksburgchamber.org/events/details/book-talk-this-fierce-people-15052
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