In this meticulously researched and engagingly written study, Johnston presents a comprehensive history of Yale's contributions to the American Revolution. Drawing on archival sources and primary documents, he tells the story of the hundreds of Yale alumni who served in the Continental Army and the navy, and of the many faculty members who supported the American cause. Filled with fascinating anecdotes and illuminating insights, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of higher education in America or the intellectual history of the American Revolution. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.