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The Dangers And Defenses Of New York: Addressed To The Hon. J. B. Floyd, Secretary Of War (1859)

The Dangers And Defenses Of New York: Addressed To The Hon. J. B. Floyd, Secretary Of War (1859)

Barnard, J. G.

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20th Century United States HistorySocial Movements

ISBN10: 054861668X
ISBN13: 9780548616680
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 17 2007
Pages: 64
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.15 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Dangers and Defenses of New York is a book written by J.G. Barnard in 1859, which is an address to the Honorable J.B. Floyd, who was the Secretary of War at that time. The book is a comprehensive study of the potential dangers that the city of New York faced, and the defenses that could be put in place to protect the city from these dangers.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the geographical location of New York, its vulnerability to attack by sea and land, the potential threats posed by foreign powers, and the importance of maintaining a strong military presence in the city.Barnard's analysis of the dangers faced by New York is based on a thorough examination of the city's history, geography, and strategic importance. He argues that the city's location on the East Coast of the United States makes it vulnerable to attack by foreign powers, particularly those in Europe.To counter these threats, Barnard proposes a number of defensive measures, including the construction of fortifications and the deployment of troops to key locations around the city. He also emphasizes the importance of training and equipping the city's militia, which he sees as a crucial component of its defense.Overall, The Dangers and Defenses of New York is a fascinating historical document that provides insight into the strategic thinking of military planners in the mid-19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of New York or the military history of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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