The Road To Valley Forge

Author : John Buchanan
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2008-04-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9780470318249

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Acclaim for The Road to Valley Forge "Buchanan is a master of the historical narrative . . . a host of new insights into George Washington as a leader of men." -Thomas Fleming, author of Liberty!: The American Revolution "The Road to Valley Forge is an effective operational history, clearly written, judicious in its judgments and based on a careful look at the war from both sides." -Jeremy Black, author of War for America: The Fight for Independence, 1775--1783 "John Buchanan skillfully guides us through 1776 and 1777, the two most critical years of the Revolutionary War for George Washington as commander in chief. With a gift for finding the apt quotation and the telling anecdote, the author traces the growth of Washington as a commanding general and the professional development of the Continental Army." -Don Higginbotham, Professor of History, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill The Road to Valley Forge tells the whole story of Washington's growth from inexperienced backwoods general to true Commander in Chief of a professional fighting force. This warts-and-all portrait of America's greatest hero reveals a courageous and intelligent man struggling desperately to learn from his mistakes, forge a motley assortment of militiamen into a real army, and demonstrate to all of his fellow Americans that they could, indeed, become masters of their own destiny.

Author : James R. Arnold
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : United States
ISBN : 0717255530

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The Road to Valley Forge by James R. Arnold Pdf

Chronicles the history of the Revolutionary War, examining the expanding role of George Washington in the conflict, the aid of foreign military leaders, the Philadelphia Campaign, the retreat of the American Army to winter quarters at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, and the alliance between France and America.

Author : Wayne Bodle
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2010-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0271045469

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Valley Forge Winter by Wayne Bodle Pdf

Refuting commonly held myths about the American Revolution, this comprehensive history of the colonial army's winter encampment of 1777-1778 reveals the events that occurred both inside and outside the camp boundaries, discussing interactions between the soldiers and local civilians, divisions within the army, the political and military strategies of George Washington, and their implications in terms of the future of the United States. Reprint.

Author : Russell Freedman
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2020-01-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780823445080

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Washington at Valley Forge by Russell Freedman Pdf

Starvation, hypothermia, and the loss of all hope-- at Valley Forge, George Washington and his troops faced seemingly insurmountable obstacles. In overcoming them, they became legends. In this comprehensive volume, Newbery Award-winning author Russell Freedman applies his renowned storytelling skills to examine a pivotal moment in the Revolutionary War-- one in which the nation's future leader would be greatly tested. Camped twenty miles outside of Philadelphia at Valley Forge in the winter of 1777-78, Washington's ragtag army was at its most vulnerable; but when the harsh winter ended, the soldiers had survived, and marched away from Valley Forge more determined than ever. The British were defeated in 1783, and Washington, for the rest of his life, said that the credit for the American victory belonged to the soldiers who had braved the horrific conditions at Valley Forge. A perfect complement to any lesson on the Revolutionary War, Washington at Valley Forge makes this historical moment feel immediate and all too real. A must-have for history buffs, students, and anyone interested in America's past. Impeccably sourced with gorgeous reproductions of engravings, paintings, and more, this NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor Book is now appearing in paperback for the first time. "Another stunning work from the nonfiction virtuoso," says School Library Journal.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9994423649

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Valley Forge by Anonim Pdf

Author : Wayne K. Bodle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : United States
ISBN : PURD:32754076102312

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Valley Forge Historical Research Project: In the true rustic order, material aspects of the Valley Forge encampment, 1777-1778 by Wayne K. Bodle Pdf

Author : Jim Stempel
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781476640938

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Valley Forge to Monmouth by Jim Stempel Pdf

From December 1777 through June 1778, the American Revolution achieved a remarkable turnaround. I these months the Continental Army recovered from abject demoralization at Valley Forge to achieve a stunning victory against the British at Monmouth Courthouse. This compelling history chronicles how the war began to turn--from the consequential leadership of General Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette to the experiences of the men who marched and fought in the ranks--and reexamines one of the most controversial periods of early American history.

Author : James W. Riddle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1910
Category : Valley Forge (Pa.)
ISBN : IND:32000009147283

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Valley Forge by James W. Riddle Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1893
Category : Valley Forge (Pa.)
ISBN : OCLC:64038805

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Valley Forge by Anonim Pdf

Author : Thomas Fleming
Publisher : New Word City
Page : 630 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2015-12-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612309330

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Washington's Secret War: The Hidden History of Valley Forge by Thomas Fleming Pdf

"A superb retelling of the story of Valley Forge and its aftermath, demonstrating that reality is far more compelling than myth." - Gordon S. Wood The defining moments of the American Revolution did not occur on the battlefield or at the diplomatic table, writes New York Times bestselling author Thomas Fleming, but at Valley Forge. Fleming transports us to December 1777. While the British army lives in luxury in conquered Philadelphia, Washington's troops huddle in the barracks of Valley Forge, fending off starvation and disease even as threats of mutiny swirl through the regiments. Though his army stands on the edge of collapse, George Washington must wage a secondary war, this one against the slander of his reputation as a general and patriot. Washington strategizes not only against the British army but against General Horatio Gates, the victor in the Battle of Saratoga, who has attracted a coterie of ambitious generals devising ways to humiliate and embarrass Washington into resignation. Using diaries and letters, Fleming creates an unforgettable portrait of an embattled Washington. Far from the long-suffering stoic of historical myth, Washington responds to attacks from Gates and his allies with the skill of a master politician. He parries the thrusts of his covert enemies, and, as necessary, strikes back with ferocity and guile. While many histories portray Washington as a man who has transcended politics, Fleming's Washington is exceedingly complex, a man whose political maneuvering allowed him to retain his command even as he simultaneously struggled to prevent the Continental Army from dissolving into mutiny at Valley Forge. Written with his customary flair and eye for human detail and drama, Thomas Fleming's gripping narrative develops with the authority of a major historian and the skills of a master storyteller. Washington's Secret War is not only a revisionist view of the American ordeal at Valley Forge - it calls for a new assessment of the man too often simplified into an American legend. This is narrative history at its best and most vital.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 630 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556036792703

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Valley Forge National Historical Park, General Management Plan by Anonim Pdf

Author : Wayne K. Bodle,Jacqueline Thibaut
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : United States
ISBN : UOM:39015019209447

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Valley Forge Historical Research Report by Wayne K. Bodle,Jacqueline Thibaut Pdf

Author : W. Herbert (William Herbert) 1867 Burk
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-26
Category : History
ISBN : 1363247034

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HISTORICAL & TOPOGRAPHICAL GT by W. Herbert (William Herbert) 1867 Burk Pdf

Author : Lorett Treese
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2010-11-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0271041730

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Valley Forge by Lorett Treese Pdf

More than four million people a year visit Valley Forge, one of America's most celebrated historic sites. Here, amid the rolling hills of southeastern Pennsylvania, visitors can pass through the house which served as Washington's Headquarters during the famous winter encampment of 1777-1778. Others picnic and jog in the huge park, complete with monuments, recreated log huts, and modern visitor center, all built to pay tribute to the Valley Forge story. In this lively book, Lorett Treese shows how Valley Forge evolved into the tourist mecca that it is today. In the process, she uses Valley Forge as a means for understanding how Americans view their own past. Treese explores the origins of popular images associated with Valley Forge, such as George Washington kneeling in the snow to seek divine assistance. She places Valley Forge in the context of the historic preservation movement as the site became Pennsylvania's first state park in 1893. She studies its "Era of Monuments" and the movement to "restore" Valley Forge in the spirit of Rockefeller's enormously popular colonial Williamsburg. Treese describes a Valley Forge fraught with controversy over the appropriate appearance and use of a place so revered. One such controversy, the "hot dog war," a brief but intense battle over concession stands, was spawned by Americans' changing perceptions of how a national park was to be used. The volatile Vietnam era prompted the state park commission to establish its "Subcommittee on Sex, Hippies, and Whiskey Swillers" to investigate park regulation infractions. Even today, people differ over exactly what happened at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777-1778. The modern visitor sees the remains of over a century of commemoration, competition, and contention. The result, Treese shows, is a historic site that may reveal more about succeeding history than about Washington's army. This book will give its readers a new way to look at Valley Forge--and all historic sites.

Author : Alden Walker Quimby
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1917
Category : Valley Forge (Pa.)
ISBN : UVA:X002552088

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