Nathanael Greene

The Papers of General Nathanael Greene: Volume XII: 1 October 1782 - 21 May 1783 - Rhode Island Historical Society

Commendation Quotes: The volume contains excellent maps, a glossary of military terms, and an index, all of which are of the high quality that one has come to expect from this fine series.--"North Carolina Historical Review"Commendation Quotes: This comprehensive and authoritative edition of [Nathanael Greene's] papers-a tribute to the scholars who for more than thirty years gathered and prepared texts-makes clear what a complex and talented man Greene was and why the winning of independence was such an arduous task.--"Journal of Southern History"Commendation Quotes: "The Papers of Nathanael Greene" took over a generation to complete and the institutional sponsors of the thirteen volumes should be applauded for their sustained commitment. Equally impressive is the ability of successive editors to maintain high editorial standards over such a long period. These volumes will endure.--"Journal of Military History"Publisher Marketing: This volume continues the best and most detailed study of the Revolutionary War in the South. The period covered here, 1 October 1782 through 21 May 1783, was a time of both triumph and travail for General Nathanael Greene. His greatest moment of triumph took place on 14 December, when the British evacuated Charleston, South Carolina. This event represented the culmination of Greene's campaign in the South, and he was hailed as a conquering hero. But the departure of the British also brought about a marked deterioration in relations between Greene and the government of South Carolina. Through a series of disputes with the state government, many of which are detailed in the 780 documents gathered here, Greene became increasingly convinced that Congress would be unable to maintain its authority in the South. While this concern proved to be unfounded, Greene did sense the states' rights impulse that would later come to define the region politically.

Contributor Bio:  Showman, Richard K Richard K. Showman, chief editor of this series since its inception, has retired since the completion of this volume. Contributor Bio:  Conrad, Dennis M Dennis M. Conrad, an editor of the Greene Papers since 1983, is a specialist on Greene's southern campaigns. Contributor Bio:  Parks, Roger N Associate editor Roger N. Parks has been with the project since 1989.