New interpretations of the Revolutionary War era in a
wide-ranging collection of cutting-edge archaeology and interdisciplinary
insights
Although the
American Revolutionary War has been extensively studied by archaeologists, this
volume is the first to take a holistic approach to this storied conflict,
incorporating perspectives of the field and related disciplines. The
Archaeology of the American Revolution draws on the expertise of a variety
of scholars who move beyond the traditional focus on military camps,
battlefields, and famous leaders to provide fresh insights into the war's
broader impacts.
This volume connects historical
narratives with material culture, explores how cutting-edge archaeological
methods like LiDAR and drone technology have illuminated previously
undiscovered sites, and examines how material remnants and memorials shape the
ways the war is remembered. The diversity of approaches in these chapters,
including archaeology, public history, and forensic anthropology, offers
brand-new perspectives on often-studied events. Topics range from the earliest
days of the war in New England to the fighting in the mid-Atlantic and finally
the partisan conflicts in the southern campaign.
The research gathered in this volume
is essential for understanding the multifaceted nature of the American
Revolution and the many ways this era can be studied. In bringing together
interdisciplinary contributions, this collection enhances, questions, and even contradicts
accepted beliefs about the Revolution, offering valuable new interpretations of
this critical period in American history.
Contributors: Steven D. Smith | Thomas Crist | Wade P. Catts
| Saine C. Hernandez-Burgos | Sean McHugh | Garry Wheeler Stone | Kim Arbogast
McBride | W. Stephen McBride | Stephen D. Nagiewicz | Joel Dukes | Adam
Heinrich | Jennifer Janofsky | Andrew M. Outten | William A. Griswold | Evan
Mydlowski | Michael C. Brown | Richard Veit | Matthew A Kalos | Robert Selig | Douglas
D. Scott | Joel R. Bohy | M. Denise Dennis | Steven Santucci | Jaclyn Fischer |
Hillary A. DelPrete
