The Perils of Peace: America's Struggle for Survival After Yorktown - Hardcover

Fleming, Thomas

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0061139106 ISBN 13: 9780061139109

Verlag: Smithsonian Books, 2007

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Book by Fleming Thomas

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"[A]n engaging and lively narrative." -- Tom McGuire, author of Battle of Paoli and The Philadelphia CampaignTom McGuire, author of Battle of

"As riveting and suspenseful.it is ultimately inspiring, this is history the way we all wish it could be written." -- Richard N. Smith, author of Patriarch: George Washington and the New American Nation and Scholar in

"No one understands the Revolutionary Era better. No one brings it to life with such amazing insight and intimacy."--John C. McManus, author of The Deadly Brotherhood: The American Combat Soldier in World War II

"As riveting and suspenseful...it is ultimately inspiring, this is history the way we all wish it could be written."--Richard N. Smith, author of Patriarch: George Washington and the New American Nation and Scholar in Residence, George Mason University

"[A] meaningful story about America's past that compels readers to rethink their understanding of American identity."--Michael P. Federici, professor of Political Science, Mercyhurst College

As riveting and suspenseful it is ultimately inspiring, this is history the way we all wish it could be written. --Richard N. Smith, author of Patriarch: George Washington and the New American Nation and Scholar in Residence, George Mason University"

No one understands the Revolutionary Era better. No one brings it to life with such amazing insight and intimacy. --John C. McManus, author of The Deadly Brotherhood: The American Combat Soldier in World War II"

A remarkable achievement, brilliant in conception and illuminating in the way in which heroes and villains walk off the page. --Charles Bracelen Flood, author of Rise, and Fight Again, winner of the American Revolution Round Table AwardCharles Bracelen Flood, author of Rise, and Fight Again, winner of the American Revolution Round Table AwardCharles Bracelen Flood, aut"

[A]n engaging and lively narrative. --Tom McGuire, author of Battle of Paoli and The Philadelphia CampaignTom McGuire, author of Battle of Paoli and The Philadelphia CampaignTom McGuire, author of Battle of Paoli and The Philadelphia CampaignTom McGuire, author of Battle of Paoli and Th"

[A] meaningful story about America s past that compels readers to rethink their understanding of American identity. --Michael P. Federici, professor of Political Science, Mercyhurst College"

Reseña del editor

A dramatic evaluation of the post-Revolution period offers insight into the instability that threatened the former colonies, citing such factors as the British army's occupation of New York City, the fledgling nation's bankruptcy, and stalled peace efforts. 35,000 first printing.

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• Verlag: Smithsonian Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0061139106
• ISBN 13: 9780061139109
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 352