kelvin90701
28th March 2003, 23:29
http://www.bradycampaign.org/press/release....asp?Record=283 (http://www.bradycampaign.org/press/release.asp?Record=283)
Arming America has drawn national attention ever since its publication in September 2000. It refutes conventional ideas about historical gun ownership in this country by showing that, contrary to popular belief, guns were neither necessary nor widespread in 18th and early 19th century America. Bellesiles’ meticulous research into census, military and probate records and other historical documents debunks the mythology propagated by the gun lobby that guns were essential for survival in the early history of this nation. Arming America also documents the fact that gun regulation was commonplace during this time period.
Arming America has drawn national attention ever since its publication in September 2000. It refutes conventional ideas about historical gun ownership in this country by showing that, contrary to popular belief, guns were neither necessary nor widespread in 18th and early 19th century America. Bellesiles’ meticulous research into census, military and probate records and other historical documents debunks the mythology propagated by the gun lobby that guns were essential for survival in the early history of this nation. Arming America also documents the fact that gun regulation was commonplace during this time period.