Official Letters to the Honorable American Congress - Written During the War Between the United Colonies and Great Britain

Klappentext Volume 2 of this 1795 collection reveals the military and political flair that led to Washington becoming President in 1789. Zusammenfassung Appointed Major General in 1775! George Washington was one of the most significant witnesses to the American Revolutionary War. Published in 1795! Volume 2 of these letters to Congress demonstrates the gradual shift in Washington's attention from military strategy towards the forging of an independent nation. Inhaltsverzeichnis Official letters from General Washington to Congress, 1777-1778.

Product details

• Authors: George Washington
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.02.2011
• EAN: 9781108025911
• ISBN: 978-1-108-02591-1
• No. of pages: 392
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - North American History; Official Letters to the Honorable American Congress 2 Volume Set
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