Theodore J. Crackel
Author of West Point: A Bicentennial History
About the Author
Theodore J. Crackel is visiting professor of history at West Point during its bicentennial year (2001-2002) and is director and editor of Papers of the War Department, 1784-1800, at East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania.
Works by Theodore J. Crackel
The Papers of George Washington. Revolutionary War Series, May-June 1778 (2006) — Editor — 16 copies
Mr. Jefferson's Army: Political and Social Reform of the Military Establishment, 1801-1809 (1987) 13 copies
The Papers of George Washington. Revolutionary War Series, September-October 1778 (2008) — Editor — 7 copies
The Papers of George Washington. Revolutionary War Series, July-September 1778 (2006) — Editor — 5 copies
The Papers of George Washington. Revolutionary War Series, November 1778-January 1779 (2008) — Editor — 4 copies
Tagged
Common Knowledge
There is no Common Knowledge data for this author yet. You can help.
Members
Reviews
West Point: A Bicentennial History by Theodore J. Crackel
4404. West Point A Bicentennial History, by Theodore J. Crackel (read 18 Jan 2008) This is the story of West Point from before its founding in 1802 till 2002. It is told straight-forwardly, with considerable emphasis on what was taught and disputes over the curriculum. The accounts of how the Civil War affected the institution, and how blacks were treated, and women (who began attending after 1975) are full of interest. Some of the detail about buildings put up and razed, and the continual disputes of what should be taught is of lesser interest, but I found the book pretty consistently holding my attention and interest.… (more)
½You May Also Like
Associated Authors
Statistics
- Works
- 8
- Members
- 78
- Popularity
- #229,022
- Rating
- 3.3
- Reviews
- 1
- ISBNs
- 20