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The Revolutionary War encompassed at least two struggles: one for freedom from British rule, and another, quieter but no less significant fight for the liberty of African Americans, thousands of whom fought in the Continental Army. Because these veterans left few letters or diaries, their story has remained largely untold, and the significance of their service largely unappreciated. Standing in Their Own Light restores these African American patriots to their rightful place in the historical struggle for independence and the end of racial oppression.

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Generous Enemies Patriots and Loyalists in Revolutionary New York Judith L. Van Buskirk "An engrossing account of wartime New York."--William and Mary Quarterly "Well-written and engaging."--Choice "A nicely written and well argued volume. . . . The book sheds light on how the ordinary as well as the extraordinary citizen dealt with the chaos and disruption brought by warfare, a lesson that concerns us to the present day."--American Historical Review "In this wonderfully well-written book, Van Buskirk unearths a wealth of archival material to construct a compelling social...