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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the lives of ordinary people caught in the crossfire of the American Revolution. Itââ â¢s based on a manuscript discovered in the early 1900s, and it recounts a series of events that took place in Princeton, New Jersey, in the winter of 1776-1777. The author, who was in his eighties at the time, provides a vivid and harrowing account of the British and Hessian occupation of the town, detailing the destruction of homes, businesses, and farms, as well as the violence and brutality inflicted on civilians. While the book does offer some insights into the battles of Trenton and Princeton, its primary focus is on the personal impact of war on the lives of ordinary people. The author vividly portrays the fear, desperation, and hardship endured by those who were forced to flee their homes, lose their livelihoods, and witness the destruction of their community. He also explores the moral complexities of the conflict, condemning the brutality of the British forces and arguing for the righteousness of the American cause for independence. The bookââ â¢s insights into the human cost of war, and the struggles of ordinary people caught in extraordinary circumstances, provide a powerful reminder of the lasting impact of armed conflict on communities and individuals. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331313168_0
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