Author: Markus Hünemörder
Publisher: Berghahn Books
ISBN: 9781845451073
Category : Conspiracies
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
In 1783, the officers of the Continental Army created the Society of the Cincinnati. This veterans' organization was to preserve the memory of the revolutionary struggle and pursue the officers' common interest in outstanding pay and pensions. Henry Knox and Frederick Steuben were the society's chief organizers; George Washington himself served as president. Soon, a nationally distributed South Carolina pamphlet accused the Society of treachery; it would lead to the creation of a hereditary nobility in the United States and subvert republicanism into aristocracy; it was a secret government, a puppet of the French monarchy; its charitable fund would be used for bribes. These were only some of the accusations made against the Society. These were, however, unjustified. The author of this book explores why a part of the revolutionary leadership accused another of subversion in the difficult 1780s, and how the political culture of this period predisposed many leading Americans to think of the Cincinnati as a conspiracy.
The Society of the Cincinnati
Author: Markus Hünemörder
Publisher: Berghahn Books
ISBN: 9781845451073
Category : Conspiracies
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
In 1783, the officers of the Continental Army created the Society of the Cincinnati. This veterans' organization was to preserve the memory of the revolutionary struggle and pursue the officers' common interest in outstanding pay and pensions. Henry Knox and Frederick Steuben were the society's chief organizers; George Washington himself served as president. Soon, a nationally distributed South Carolina pamphlet accused the Society of treachery; it would lead to the creation of a hereditary nobility in the United States and subvert republicanism into aristocracy; it was a secret government, a puppet of the French monarchy; its charitable fund would be used for bribes. These were only some of the accusations made against the Society. These were, however, unjustified. The author of this book explores why a part of the revolutionary leadership accused another of subversion in the difficult 1780s, and how the political culture of this period predisposed many leading Americans to think of the Cincinnati as a conspiracy.
Publisher: Berghahn Books
ISBN: 9781845451073
Category : Conspiracies
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
In 1783, the officers of the Continental Army created the Society of the Cincinnati. This veterans' organization was to preserve the memory of the revolutionary struggle and pursue the officers' common interest in outstanding pay and pensions. Henry Knox and Frederick Steuben were the society's chief organizers; George Washington himself served as president. Soon, a nationally distributed South Carolina pamphlet accused the Society of treachery; it would lead to the creation of a hereditary nobility in the United States and subvert republicanism into aristocracy; it was a secret government, a puppet of the French monarchy; its charitable fund would be used for bribes. These were only some of the accusations made against the Society. These were, however, unjustified. The author of this book explores why a part of the revolutionary leadership accused another of subversion in the difficult 1780s, and how the political culture of this period predisposed many leading Americans to think of the Cincinnati as a conspiracy.
The Institution of the Society of the Cincinnati, 1783
Author: Society of the Cincinnati
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
Institution of the Society of the Cincinnati ...
Author: Society of the Cincinnati. New York society. [from old catalog]
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 369
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Institution of the Society of the Cincinnati
Author: Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
Institution of the Society of the Cincinnati
Author: Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781014503701
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781014503701
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Institution of the Society of the Cincinnati, 1783
Author: Society of the Cincinnati. New York
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 29
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 29
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Original Members and Other Officers Eligible to the Society of the Cincinnati, 1783-1938
Author: Bryce Metcalf
Publisher:
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Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
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Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
The Institution of the Society of the Cincinnati
Author: Society of the Cincinnati
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 104
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ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
North Carolina Society Of The Cincinnati
Author: Charles Lukens Davis
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781016090469
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781016090469
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Institution and Proceedings of the Society of the Cincinnati
Author: Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description