Real Benedict Arnold

Name: Real Benedict Arnold
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ISBN: 9780395776094

ISBN-10: 0395776090

ISBN-13: 9780395776094

Edition: 2007

Authors: Jim Murphy

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Every account of the American Revolution mentions Benedict Arnold and brands him-correctly-as a traitor. Theres no question that Arnold, an American army officer, switched his loyalty to the British side. Over the years, however, historians, partisans, and gossips have added to Arnolds unsavory reputation by distorting, embroidering, or simply ignoring factual details. In this informed and thoughtful account, Jim Murphy goes in search of the real man behind the "traitor" label, rumors, and folktales that became part of the Benedict Arnold legend. Drawing on Arnolds few surviving writings and on the letters, memoirs, and political documents of his contemporaries, Murphy builds a fascinating…

Book details

List price: $20.00
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 9/17/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 272
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.50" long x 0.96" tall
Weight: 1.430
Language: English




The Most Brilliant Soldier



You Are Accountable



Be Ye Also Ready



A Reputation of Unsullied Honor



Good God Are the Americans All Asleep?



None but Almighty God Shall Prevent My Marching



I Have Resigned My Commission



Our Gallant Colonel



The Forlorn Hope



He Will Turn Out a Great Man



The Gallant Defense



By Heavens I Will Have Justice



A Devilish Fighting Fellow



You Will Hear of My Being Victorious



Inspired by the Fury of a Demon



We'll Have Them All in Hell



I Am Heartily Tired



On You Alone My Happiness Depends



Because I Might Have Done Wrong



Whom Can We Trust Now?



Nil Desperandum


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