Last Days of Washington's Army at Newburgh (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Headley, Joel Tyler

 
9781334055812: Last Days of Washington's Army at Newburgh (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A pivotal moment in the closing days of the American Revolution. The book recounts a tense crisis at Washington’s Newburgh headquarters, where leadership and loyalty are tested as the army faces discontent and a perilous future. It centers on a decisive, public address by the Commander-in-chief and the calm resolve that followed.

In a dramatic gathering at the temple-like headquarters, Washington faces a room full of trusted officers, old comrades who have stood with him through seven long years of war. The scene conveys his deep emotion, the soldiers’ devotion, and the delicate balance between military power and national unity. The address turns on defending the country’s future, denouncing a treasonous appeal, and reaffirming a shared patriotism that cables civil peace to the fore. The aftermath shows how quiet diplomacy and steadfast character can avert a civil crisis and shape the nation’s path.


  • Witness the moment Washington’s public address helps steady a volatile army.

  • See how emotion, duty, and clear purpose guide a turning point in American history.

  • Explore the interplay between military leadership and the birth of civil governance.

  • Understand the fear, hope, and resolve that kept the nation together.



Ideal for readers of American Revolution history and biographies of lasting leadership, this edition sheds light on the personal and political stakes behind a nation’s transition from war to peace.

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