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Author:

Meltzer, Brad.

Title:

The first conspiracy : the secret plot to kill George Washington / Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch.

Edition:

First edition.

Publisher:

Flatiron Books,

Copyright Date:

2019

Description:

x, 413 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Subject:

Washington, George,--1732-1799--Assassination attempt, 1776.
United States.--Commander-in-Chief's Guard.--Commander-in-Chief's Guard.
Attempted assassination.
Treason.
United States--Secret service.--Revolution, 1775-1783--Secret service.
United States--Military intelligence.--Revolution, 1775-1783--Military intelligence.

Other Authors:

Mensch, Josh.

Notes:

Map on endpaper. Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

New York, New York, April 1776 -- The commander -- Spies in Boston -- "A bloody summer" -- A most infernal plot -- Sacricide -- Aftermath.

Summary:

"In 1776, an elite group of soldiers were handpicked to serve as George Washington's bodyguards. Washington trusted and relied on them, but unbeknownst to him, some of the guards were part of a treasonous plan. In the early months of the Revolutionary War, these traitorous soldiers, along with the Governor of New York and Mayor of New York City, launched a deadly scheme against the most important member of the military: George Washington himself. This is the story of the secret plot against George Washington and how it was revealed. It is a story of leaders, liars, counterfeiters, and jailhouse confessors. It also shows just how difficult the battle was for George Washington--and how close America was to losing the war. Taking place during the most critical period of our nation's birth, The First Conspiracy tells a remarkable and little-known piece of American history. The story not only reveals George Washington's character and leadership in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds against British forces but also illuminates the origins of America's counterintelligence agencies."--Dust jacket.

ISBN:

1250130336
9781250130334

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1057733640

LCCN:

2018037886

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