The Citizen Soldier (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. MemoirsBy John Beatty
Length10h 36m
About this audiobook
In The Citizen Soldier, John Beatty examines the civic meaning, institutional formation, and practical obligations of military service performed by ordinary members of the polity. The book places the soldier not simply within the machinery of war but at the intersection of citizenship, national defense, discipline, and democratic responsibility. Its manner is didactic and analytical, combining historical reflection with a strong public-minded argument; in this respect, it belongs to the tradition of civic literature that treats military institutions as mirrors of national character. Beatty's central concern is the tension between the ideals of a free society and the demands of organized force, a question especially resonant in modern debates about the relationship between the citizen and the state. Beatty writes as an author attentive to the social and political significance of military preparedness. His subject reflects an era in which professional armies, volunteer forces, and popular sovereignty were being reconsidered, particularly under the pressures of modern warfare and changing ideas of national service. The book's perspective suggests a desire to educate citizens as much as to describe soldiers, presenting military participation as a moral and constitutional question rather than a merely technical one. Readers interested in military history, democratic institutions, political thought, or the evolution of civic identity will find The Citizen Soldier rewarding. It is particularly valuable for those seeking to understand how societies explain, justify, and regulate the armed citizen, and how ideals of public duty shape national life.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
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GenreHistory
Length10 hrs 36 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Organization: How Armies are Formed for War
20NOVEMBER, 1862.
2INTRODUCTORY.
21DECEMBER, 1862.
3JUNE, 1861.
22JANUARY, 1863.
4JULY, 1861.
23FEBRUARY, 1863.
5AUGUST, 1861.
24MARCH, 1863.
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6SEPTEMBER 1861.
25APRIL, 1863.
7OCTOBER, 1861.
26MAY, 1863.
8NOVEMBER, 1861.
27JUNE, 1863.
9DECEMBER, 1861.
28JULY, 1863.
10JANUARY, 1862.
29AUGUST, 1863.
11FEBRUARY, 1862.
30SEPTEMBER, 1863.
12MARCH, 1862.
31OCTOBER, 1863.
13APRIL, 1862.
32NOVEMBER, 1863.
14MAY, 1862.
33DECEMBER, 1863.
15JUNE, 1862.
34JANUARY 1, 1864.
16JULY, 1862.
35EXPLANATORY.
17AUGUST, 1862.
36GENERAL HOBART'S NARRATIVE.
18SEPTEMBER, 1862.
37Memorable Quotes
19OCTOBER, 1862.
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