Revolution on the Hudson : New York City and the Hudson River Valley in the American War of Independence
Title:
Revolution on the Hudson : New York City and the Hudson River Valley in the American War of Independence
Author:
Daughan, George C., author.
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Edition:
First edition.
Publication Information:
New York, NY : W.W. Norton & Company, Inc., [2016]
Physical Description:
416 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 25 cm
Summary:
"Traces the lesser-known story of the fight for the Hudson River Valley during the American Revolution, explaining the conflict's essential role in the outcome of the war and the political, military, economic and social strategies that influenced both sides, "--NoveList.
Language:
English
Contents:
George III declares war on America -- The importance of New York -- The great Hudson River illusion -- HMS Phoenix and HMS Rose provide a lesson -- Attack delayed -- The Battle of Brooklyn -- A masterful retreat -- The Howes take New York City -- Washington evacuates Manhattan -- Race for the Delaware -- Redemption at Trenton -- Depraved indifference -- New war plans -- Duel for a continent -- New York and Philadelphia -- Clinton and Burgoyne -- France declares war on Great Britain -- Admiral Howe saves New York -- The Franco-American alliance misfires -- Withdrawal from Rhode Island -- Charleston -- Benedict Arnold's betrayal -- Rodney -- Facing south -- Prelude to victory -- Rodney's dilemma -- New York and Yorktown -- Britain stunned -- Peace.
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ISBN:
9780393245721
Format :
Book
