Author: United States. Continental CongressPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Constitutional history
Languages : en
Pages : 478
Book Description
Journals of the Continental Congress, 1774-1789
Author: United States. Continental CongressPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Constitutional history
Languages : en
Pages : 478
Book Description
American Bibliography: 1779-1785
Author: Charles EvansPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
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
Author: John AndreProceedings of a Board of General Officers, held by order of ... Gen. Washington ... respecting Major John André ... September 29, 1780
Author: John ANDRÉ (Major.)A Century of Printing: 1764-1784
Author: Charles Riché HildeburnPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 524
Book Description
Proceedings of a Board of General Officers, Held by Order of His Excellency Gen. Washington, Commander in Chief of the Army of the United States of America. Respecting Major John André, Adjutant General of the British Army. September 29, 1780
Author: AndrePublisher: Gale Ecco, Print Editions
ISBN: 9781379316480
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars. Delve into what it was like to live during the eighteenth century by reading the first-hand accounts of everyday people, including city dwellers and farmers, businessmen and bankers, artisans and merchants, artists and their patrons, politicians and their constituents. Original texts make the American, French, and Industrial revolutions vividly contemporary. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library W028964 Half-title: Proceedings of a board of general officers, held by order of His Excellency General Washington, commander in chief of the army of the United States of America: respecting Major Andre, adjutant general to the British Army, Sept. 29, 1780. To wh Philadelphia: Printed by Francis Bailey, in Market-Street, M.DCC.LXXX. [1780] [2], 21, [1] p.; 8°
The Marquis de La Fayette in the American Revolution
Author: Charlemagne TowerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 570
Book Description
Proceedings of a Board of General Officers
Author: John AndréPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Courts-martial and courts of inquiry
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Catalogue of Mr. J. A. Rice's Library to be Sold by Auction on ... March 21st 1870, Etc. (Joseph Sabin&Sons ... Compilers, Etc.).
Author: Joseph SABIN (and SONS.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 402
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