The Battle of Camden: A Documentary History

by Jim Piecuch

Book Overview

On the foggy morning of August 16, 1780, American and British armies clashed in the pine woods north of Camden, South Carolina, in one of the most important and influential battles of the Revolutionary War. An American victory would quash British plans to subjugate the southern colonies and virtually guarantee the independence of the fledgling United States. A victory for the British would pave the way for the conquest of North Carolina and Virginia...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1596291443
• ISBN13: 9781596291447
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Good, but not what you might expect

There are no real narratives on The Battle of Camden (1780). This is a good basis for those who wish to study things further. It is, as the title states, a documentary history. Lots of first person reports and commentaries that are interesting, but not something that will be defintive. There has yet to be written, a good, documented and narrative history of the battle. This battle was the starting key to what eventually was victory in the American Revolution in the South.

The Battle of Camden

This book on the Battle of Camden was well written with plenty of documentation. Very interesting to see both sides views on the Battle. Obviously a lot of time and effort went in to writing this account of the Battle. A great book for the History buff.

The Battle of Camden--Great History

The book is very intriguing and presents the reader with a priceless way of studying history. A book of this type and caliber allows the reader to develop their own understanding of a historical event, especially when the documents that are presented are well rounded and well chosen. Piecuch's prefaces to each of the documents give the book it's fluidity and structure, along with his insight that explain some of the documents' exaggerations and misconceptions when necessary. Overall, the book is very informative and is invaluable to anyone interested in the American Revolution. This would make a great book to assign to students of American History. Great book for research as well. The book includes detailed historical maps of the battle from the British side, re-enactment photos, key player portraits and more. His work and immense amount of time and attention given to this book is apparent and should be acknowledged as such. Awesome book. Recommended to everyone.