Examines a number of paramilitary forces that have been in operation in places like Indonesia, Iraq, and Iran, their origins as rebels or revolutionaries, and how the governments of their respective countries have turned them into state-sponsored militias to fight as proxy warriors. Explores the political ramifications of utilizing such military forces and how it affects international relations.
the founding fathers and the origins of gun control in America
Cornell, Saul
2006
Presents a comprehensive history of the origins and controversy over gun control in America, and describes how the Reconstruction period of the mid-nineteenth century influenced the constitutional debate over this issue.
Explores the roots of the militia movement's growth in the United States, its connection with mainstream society, the ideologies of anti-government groups, and the tragedies at Ruby Ridge, Waco, and Oklahoma City.
the Green Mountain boys and Vermont's path to statehood
Raabe, Emily
2002
Explores the life and times of American patriot Ethan Allen--by some accounts a hero and by others a traitor--discussing his efforts, along with his brothers and the Green Mountain Boys, to keep the Hampshire Grants and Vermont independent.
Discusses the facts and tall tales about Revolutionary War hero Ethan Allen, who, along with Benedict Arnold, led the Green Mountain Boys in capturing Fort Ticonderoga from the British in 1775.
Presents a history of the militia armies operating throughout the United States, discussing people, places, and events that combine to pose what the author believes to be a serious threat to the citizens of America.
