February 1, 2002

Did the Shootouts Over 'Arming America' Divert Attention From the Real Issues?

By DANNY POSTEL

Scholars heaped praise on a book, ignoring critics who have been vindicated on many points

Rarely has a new issue of The William and Mary Quarterly been as intensely anticipated

ALSO SEE:

The 'Arming America' Controversy

James Lindgren's Case Against Michael Bellesiles

Colloquy: Join an online discussion on the controversy over Arming