Bibliograph

Revolution on the Hudson, New York City and the Hudson River Valley in the American War of Independence, George C. Daughan

Type

Label

Revolution on the Hudson, New York City and the Hudson River Valley in the American War of Independence, George C. Daughan

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages [355]-395) and index

Illustrations

platesportraitsillustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Revolution on the Hudson

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

939911297

Responsibility statement

George C. Daughan

Sub title

New York City and the Hudson River Valley in the American War of Independence

Summary

"Traces the lesser-known story of the fight for the Hudson River Valley during the American Revolution, explaining the conflict's essential role in the outcome of the war and the political, military, economic and social strategies that influenced both sides,"--NoveList

Table Of Contents

George III declares war on America -- The importance of New York -- The great Hudson River illusion -- HMS Phoenix and HMS Rose provide a lesson -- Attack delayed -- The Battle of Brooklyn -- A masterful retreat -- The Howes take New York City -- Washington evacuates Manhattan -- Race for the Delaware -- Redemption at Trenton -- Depraved indifference -- New war plans -- Duel for a continent -- New York and Philadelphia -- Clinton and Burgoyne -- France declares war on Great Britain -- Admiral Howe saves New York -- The Franco-American alliance misfires -- Withdrawal from Rhode Island -- Charleston -- Benedict Arnold's betrayal -- Rodney -- Facing south -- Prelude to victory -- Rodney's dilemma -- New York and Yorktown -- Britain stunned -- Peace

Target audience

adult

Classification