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PublisherDartmouth College
ISBN-101611688582
ISBN-139781611688580
eBay Product ID (ePID)219210371
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Book TitleCourt-Martial of Paul Revere : a Son of Liberty and America's Forgotten Military Disaster
Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2015
TopicUnited States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800), United States / State & Local / New England (Ct, mA, Me, NH, Ri, VT), Historical
IllustratorYes
GenreBiography & Autobiography, History
AuthorMichael M. Greenburg
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight17.6 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
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Dewey Edition23
Reviews"Readers interested in a realist school of history will find Greenburg's effort enlightening." - Publishers Weekly, "It is fair to say that Revere's military and legal troubles are not secrets; if you know to look at Revere's biography beyond his midnight ride, you can find them. Greenburg's book, however, is possibly the best documented account, giving us a fuller picture of a human, not saintly, patriot."-The Dispatch (Columbus, MS), Author Michael M. Greenburg offers both an insightful biography of Revere and a colorful description of the 'worst American naval disaster prior to Pearl Harbor' in this well-crafted history of a dark episode of the American Revolution., Four years after the ride that has defined Paul Revere for well over two centuries, he faced a bruising ordeal in the court of public opinion. It arose from the failure of the Penobscot Expedition to force the British from the coast of Maine. America's entire naval fleet of 40 vessels was lost and at least 150 American men were killed or wounded during the battle. Michael M. Greenburg tells the story of this little-known chapter of US history in The Court-Martial of Paul Revere: A Son of Liberty and America's Forgotten Military Disaster. - Boston Globe|9781611688580|, "Readers interested in a realist school of history will find Greenburg's effort enlightening." -Publishers Weekly, Four years after the ride that has defined Paul Revere for well over two centuries, he faced a bruising ordeal in the court of public opinion. It arose from the failure of the Penobscot Expedition to force the British from the coast of Maine. America's entire naval fleet of 40 vessels was lost and at least 150 American men were killed or wounded during the battle. Michael M. Greenburg tells the story of this little-known chapter of US history in The Court-Martial of Paul Revere: A Son of Liberty and America's Forgotten Military Disaster. |9781611688580|, "Author Michael M. Greenburg offers both an insightful biography of Revere and a colorful description of the 'worst American naval disaster prior to Pearl Harbor' in this well-crafted history of a dark episode of the American Revolution."- Military Officer, Four years after the ride that has defined Paul Revere for well over two centuries, he faced a bruising ordeal in the court of public opinion. It arose from the failure of the Penobscot Expedition to force the British from the coast of Maine. America's entire naval fleet of 40 vessels was lost and at least 150 American men were killed or wounded during the battle. Michael M. Greenburg tells the story of this little-known chapter of US history in The Court-Martial of Paul Revere: A Son of Liberty and America's Forgotten Military Disaster. -Boston Globe|9781611688580|, Four years after the ride that has defined Paul Revere for well over two centuries, he faced a bruising ordeal in the court of public opinion. It arose from the failure of the Penobscot Expedition to force the British from the coast of Maine. America's entire naval fleet of 40 vessels was lost and at least 150 American men were killed or wounded during the battle. Michael M. Greenburg tells the story of this little-known chapter of US history in The Court-Martial of Paul Revere: A Son of Liberty and America's Forgotten Military Disaster.|9781611688580|, "It is fair to say that Revere's military and legal troubles are not secrets; if you know to look at Revere's biography beyond his midnight ride, you can find them. Greenburg's book, however, is possibly the best documented account, giving us a fuller picture of a human, not saintly, patriot."- The Dispatch (Columbus, MS), It is fair to say that Revere's military and legal troubles are not secrets; if you know to look at Revere's biography beyond his midnight ride, you can find them. Greenburg's book, however, is possibly the best documented account, giving us a fuller picture of a human, not saintly, patriot., "Author Michael M. Greenburg offers both an insightful biography of Revere and a colorful description of the 'worst American naval disaster prior to Pearl Harbor' in this well-crafted history of a dark episode of the American Revolution."-Military Officer
Dewey Decimal973.3444092
Table Of ContentPrologue: The Castle "The Pride of New England" "Messenger of the Revolution" "Listen, My Children . . ." Seeds of New Captivate, Kill, or Destroy The Penobscot Expedition "What's Become of Colonel Revere?" "This Terrible Day" Outrage and Allegations "Great and Universal Uneasiness "Dearer to Me Than Life" Judgment Monument of Disgrace The Court-Martial of Paul Revere Epilogue Note on Sources Notes Selected Bibliography Index
SynopsisThe riveting chronicle of Paul Revere's only military service during the Revolution--a major but disastrous episode in his life, At the height of the American Revolution in 1779, Massachusetts launched the Penobscot Expedition, a massive military and naval undertaking designed to force the British from the strategically important coast of Maine. What should have been an easy victory for the larger American force quickly descended into a quagmire of arguing, disobedience, and failed strategy. In the end, not only did the British retain their stronghold, but the entire flotilla of American vessels was lost in what became the worst American naval disaster prior to Pearl Harbor. In the inevitable finger-pointing that followed the debacle, the already-famous Lieutenant Colonel Paul Revere, commissioned as the expedition's artillery commander, was shockingly charged by fellow officers with neglect of duty, disobeying orders, and cowardice. Though he was not formally condemned by the court of inquiry, rumors still swirled around Boston concerning his role in the disaster, and so the fiery Revere spent the next several years of his life actively pursuing a court-martial, in an effort to resuscitate the one thing he valued above all--his reputation. The single event defining Revere to this day is his ride from Charlestown to Lexington on the night of April 18, 1775, made famous by Longfellow's poem of 1860. Greenburg's is the first book to give a full account of Revere's conduct before, during, and after the disastrous Penobscot Expedition, and of his questionable reputation at the time, which only Longfellow's poem eighty years later could rehabilitate. Thanks to extensive research and a riveting narrative that brings the battles and courtroom drama to life, The Court-Martial of Paul Revere strips away the myths that surround the Sons of Liberty and reveals the humanity beneath. It is a must-read for anyone who yearns to understand the early days of our country.
LC Classification NumberF69
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- 21. Apr. 2021
Fascinating history!
A library book, as described & in really good condition. They just should have mentioned there are some small stamps on a couple pages & several different taped labels, but those removed just fine.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
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