Author: John ANDRÉ (Major.)Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 24
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Proceedings of a Board of General Officers, held by order of ... Gen. Washington ... respecting Major John André ... September 29, 1780
Author: John ANDRÉ (Major.)Journals of the Continental Congress, 1774-1789
Author: United States. Continental CongressPublisher:
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Category : Constitutional history
Languages : en
Pages : 478
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Proceedings of a board of general officers held by order of His Excellency Gen. Washington
Author: George WashingtonPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
In the 'Proceedings of a board of general officers held by order of His Excellency Gen. Washington,' readers are presented with a distinctive collection that spans the genres of historical documentary, military strategy, and biographical narrative. This anthology illuminates the complexities and nuances of military leadership and decision-making during a pivotal era in American history. The range of stylesfrom formal reports to personal lettersenriches the textual landscape, offering varied perspectives on conflict, loyalty, and the human elements within the machinations of war. This collection stands out not just for its historical worth but also for the depth of insight it provides into the characters and events that shaped the outcome of the American Revolutionary War. The contributing figures, George Washington and John André, represent two contrasting views of the conflict, thus enriching the anthology's exploration of themes such as honor, espionage, and the harsh realities of wartime leadership. These individuals were not merely participants in the events described but were instrumental in shaping the course of history. Their writings, whether issued as commands by Washington or penned under the shadow of capture by André, reflect the zeitgeist of a tumultuous period and the weight of individual roles within greater historical narratives. This anthology, therefore, serves as a critical conduit through which contemporary readers can engage with the significant cultural and literary movements of the 18th century, especially those surrounding the American Revolution. It captures the strategic dialogues that were pivotal not only to military outcomes but also to the philosophical underpinnings of leadership and resistance. By collating these divergent yet interlinked voices, the collection offers a unique lens through which the eras moral and ethical dilemmas are examined. For scholars, history enthusiasts, and students of military strategy alike, this anthology represents a remarkable opportunity to delve into the complexities of leadership, loyalty, and the sacrifices demanded by warfare. It invites readers to traverse a rich landscape of historical narrative, military documentation, and personal introspection, fostering a deeper understanding of the period and encouraging reflection on the enduring themes of conflict and resolution.
Proceedings of a board of general officers, held by order of His Excellency General Washington ... respecting Major John André ... September the 29th, 1780
Author: John ANDRÉ (Major.)Proceedings of a Board of General Officers
Author: John AndréPublisher:
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Category : Courts-martial and courts of inquiry
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
no. 1-500
Author: A Century of Printing: 1764-1784
Author: Charles Riché HildeburnPublisher:
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 524
Book Description
Catalogue of the Very Important Collection of Rare Americana and Fine Engravings Formed by the Late Edwin Babcock Holden
Author: Edwin Babcock HoldenPublisher:
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Category : America
Languages : en
Pages : 854
Book Description
Sensibility and the American Revolution
Author: Sarah KnottPublisher: UNC Press Books
ISBN: 0807838748
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
In the wake of American independence, it was clear that the new United States required novel political forms. Less obvious but no less revolutionary was the idea that the American people needed a new understanding of the self. Sensibility was a cultural movement that celebrated the human capacity for sympathy and sensitivity to the world. For individuals, it offered a means of self-transformation. For a nation lacking a monarch, state religion, or standing army, sensibility provided a means of cohesion. National independence and social interdependence facilitated one another. What Sarah Knott calls "the sentimental project" helped a new kind of citizen create a new kind of government. Knott paints sensibility as a political project whose fortunes rose and fell with the broader tides of the Revolutionary Atlantic world. Moving beyond traditional accounts of social unrest, republican and liberal ideology, and the rise of the autonomous individual, she offers an original interpretation of the American Revolution as a transformation of self and society.
History of Westchester County
Author: John Thomas ScharfPublisher:
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Category : Bronx (New York, N.Y.)
Languages : en
Pages : 1240
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