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Author:

Fleming, Thomas J.

Title:

Washington's secret war : the hidden history of Valley Forge / Thomas Fleming.

Edition:

1st Smithsonian Books pbk ed.

Publisher:

Smithsonian Books/Collins,

Copyright Date:

2006

Description:

xiii, 384 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 21 cm.

Subject:

Valley Forge (Pa.)--History, Military--18th century.
Washington, George,--1732-1799--Military leadership.
United States.--Continental Army--History.
Washington, George,--1732-1799--Headquarters--Valley Forge.--Valley Forge.
United States--Campaigns.--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns.
United States--Politics and government--1775-1783.
Washington, George,--1732-1799--Leadership militaire.
Washington, George,--1732-1799--Quartier général--Valley Forge.--Valley Forge.
États-Unis.--Continental Army--Histoire.
Valley Forge (Penns.)--Histoire militaire--18e siècle.
États-Unis--Campagnes et batailles.--1775-1783 (Révolution)--Campagnes et batailles.
États-Unis--Politique et gouvernement--1775-1783.

Notes:

Originally published: 2005. Includes bibliographical references (p. [351]-375) and index.

Contents:

General George Washington: loser -- Revels and redcoats -- Ideologues front and center -- Playing the insult card -- Enter the committee in camp -- "Congress does not trust me" -- Discipline from a baron -- From anxiety to exultation -- The follies of spring -- General double trouble -- A moment at Monmouth -- Epilogue: Two visits to Valley Forge.

ISBN:

0060872934 (pbk.)
9780060872939 (pbk.)
9780060872939 (pbk.) :
0060872934 (pbk.) :

Locations:

SAPG074 -- Cedar Falls Public Library (Cedar Falls)