Includes bibliographical references (pages 311-323) and index.
Contents:
Colonial and early national military science -- Army reforms, 1815-1820 -- West Point's scientific curriculum -- Internal improvements -- Jacksonian military science -- Military science during and after the Mexican War -- Antebellum military science -- Military science in the Civil War -- Conclusion -- Appendix A. West Point curricula -- Appendix B. Antebellum and Civil War officer statistics.
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