My Library

Start Over Request Add to My Lists Add to Bag MARC Display Return to Browse Another Search
     
Limit search to available items
Record 4 of 7
Previous Record Next Record

Sign up for one of our newsletters and find out what's new @ Rodman Library

Search Google
More Information
Search OHPIR
Book Cover
PRINTED MATL
Author Daigler, Kenneth A, author
Title Spies, patriots, and traitors : American intelligence in the Revolutionary War / Kenneth A. Daigler
Published Washington, DC : Georgetown University Press, [2014]
Rating No one has rated this material
ITEM LOCATION CALL # STATUS
 Rodman Main Adult  973.385 D132    AVAILABLE
Permanent Link
Descript xviii, 317 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Content text
Media unmediated
Carrier volume
Bibliog. Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-298) and index
Summary Explores intelligence and espionage during the Revolutionary War, and the key role this information played in the colonies gaining their independence
Contents George Washington learns the intelligence trade -- Samuel Adams and the Sons of Liberty: the united front campaign that led to the American Revolution -- The intelligence war begins; Massachusetts, 1775 -- Covert action in Europe leading to the French alliance -- Nathan Hale and the British occupation of New York City -- John Jay's efforts at counterintelligence -- Washington begins to establish his intelligence capabilities; the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Campaign -- Benedict Arnold: hero turned traitor -- American intelligence activities reach maturity in the New York area -- General Nathanael Greene and intelligence in the Southern Campaign -- Yorktown and the endgame -- The African-American role in American intelligence activities in the Revolutionary War -- Conclusion
Subject United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Secret service
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Military intelligence
Military intelligence -- United States -- History -- 18th century
Espionage -- United States -- History -- 18th century
Spies -- United States -- History -- 18th century
ISBN 9781626160507
1626160503

©2020 Rodman Public Library : 215 E. Broadway Street : Alliance, OH 44601 : 330-821-2665
Rodman Library Privacy Policy
Louisville Public Library : 700 Lincoln Avenue : Louisville, OH 44641 : 330-875-1696