Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book captures the crux of a fascinating espionage case surrounding Major John Andrà during the American Revolution. When captured while returning from a clandestine meeting with Benedict Arnold, Andrà 's significant papers reveal Arnold's betrayal. The subsequent trial, guided by the laws and customs of war, concludes that Andrà be considered and executed as a spy. The author delves into the complexities of Andrà 's situation, highlighting the nuances of flags of truce and the ethical dilemmas faced by both sides of the conflict. The narrative delves into the broader historical context of the Revolution, exploring the significance of Andrà 's role as a British officer and the consequences of his actions on the course of the war. The author's insightful analysis of the trial proceedings and Andrà 's personal letters provides a unique and nuanced perspective on the nature of warfare and the complexities of loyalty and duty. 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 9781527899797_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781527899797
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781527899797
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)