Standing in Their Own Light
Book • 2017
Standing in Their Own Light: African American Patriots in the American Revolution explores the lives and motivations of African American soldiers who fought for the American cause.
It examines their experiences within the Continental Army, highlighting the challenges they faced and the contributions they made.
The book delves into the complexities of their decision to fight for a nation that, at the time, upheld slavery.
Van Buskirk draws on pension records and other historical sources to provide a nuanced portrayal of these soldiers.
The work emphasizes their agency and resilience in the face of systemic oppression and explores their struggle for recognition and equality following the war.
It examines their experiences within the Continental Army, highlighting the challenges they faced and the contributions they made.
The book delves into the complexities of their decision to fight for a nation that, at the time, upheld slavery.
Van Buskirk draws on pension records and other historical sources to provide a nuanced portrayal of these soldiers.
The work emphasizes their agency and resilience in the face of systemic oppression and explores their struggle for recognition and equality following the war.
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Judith Van Buskirk
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