This meticulously researched history of the American Revolution focuses on the critical role played by the city of Philadelphia in the war. The authors provide a detailed analysis of the strategic and tactical decisions that shaped the outcome of the conflict, as well as vivid descriptions of the battles and personalities involved. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States ...
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This meticulously researched history of the American Revolution focuses on the critical role played by the city of Philadelphia in the war. The authors provide a detailed analysis of the strategic and tactical decisions that shaped the outcome of the conflict, as well as vivid descriptions of the battles and personalities involved. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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New. No dust jacket. An essential documentary history of the defense of Philadelphia as organized and carried out by Washington and his generals. The work consists of more than 220 letters to and from all involved during the year, all recording in detail how Washington, Greene, Wayne, and many others assessed the situation, preparing for a British naval invasion and evaluating how the city might be fortified. Reprint of the 1897 publication. 2005: 300 pages.