George Washington and Benedict Arnold: A Tale of Two Patriots

Dave R. Palmer

ISBN 10: 1596980206 / ISBN 13: 9781596980204

Edité par Regenry Publishinton Co., Washington DC, 2006

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About As New in all respects. Clean and unmarked. First printing, full number line. "The son of an alcoholic, Arnold became a wealthy merchant before he took up arms against the British, but distinguishing himself on the battlefield was not enough to earn Arnold the prestige he perpetually sought. Washington, who grew up on a tranquil farm, was the beneficiary of guidance from influential figures and was groomed to be a leader. Palmer has a talent for building momentum and suspense, but his most skilled turn is as profiler of the military comrades who would later be foes."--Publishers Weekly. Palmer, a military historian, was a colonel of the 2nd Armored Division, an adviser to the ARVN military academy and armored units, during the Vietnam War. He rose to become Superintendent of West Point were he had been a teacher of military history. Every effort is made to ship all books and other items within 24 hours. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible. The Book Shed has a been a member of the Vermont Antiquarian Bookseller's Association since 1997. An online bookseller with a bookshop sensibility! Hardcover.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: George Washington and Benedict Arnold: A Tale of Two Patriots
• Éditeur: Regenry Publishinton Co., Washington DC
• Date de parution: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 1596980206
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781596980204
• Reliure: Hardcover
• Édition: First Edition.
• État de l'article: Near Fine
• État de la jaquette: Near Fine

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Synopsis

Fateful turns, choices and escapes from certain death dominate this captivating story of the most compelling figures of the Revolutionary War. When General George Washington appointed Benedict Arnold military commander of the Philadelphia region, military historian Palmer argues, he was not only making one of the worst personnel decisions of his career, but was also creating the conditions for the "Traitor of America" to commit his crime. Stark contrasts and similarities between two men show how their choices informed their destiny. The son of an alcoholic, Arnold became a wealthy merchant before he took up arms against the British, but distinguishing himself on the battlefield was not enough to earn Arnold the prestige he perpetually sought. Washington, who grew up on a tranquil farm, was the beneficiary of guidance from influential figures and was groomed to be a leader. Palmer has a talent for building momentum and suspense, but his most skilled turn is as profiler of the military comrades who would later be foes.

À propos de l?auteur

Dave Richard Palmer is a retired United States Army Lieutenant General, former Superintendent of the West Point, military historian and author, and former President of Walden University.