In this meticulously researched and engagingly written study, Johnston presents a comprehensive history of Yale's contributions to the American Revolution. Drawing on archival sources and primary documents, he tells the story of the hundreds of Yale alumni who served in the Continental Army and the navy, and of the many faculty members who supported the American cause. Filled with fascinating anecdotes and illuminating insights, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of higher education in America or the intellectual history of the American Revolution.

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