George Washington and Benedict Arnold
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George Washington and Benedict Arnold by Dave Richard Palmer
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.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781596980204 |
| ISBN 10 | 1596980206 |
| Title | George Washington and Benedict Arnold |
| Author | Dave Richard Palmer |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Regnery Publishing Inc |
| Year published | 2006-08-17 |
| Number of pages | 424 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |