| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
1 online resource |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Summary |
"Charles Lee, second in rank in the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War to George Washington, while prisoner in 1777, committed treason by writing and submitting to British commanders William Howe and Richard Howe a military plan on how to defeat the Americans. After his release and commanding a Continental Army detachment in the Battle of Monmouth Court House, he was court-martialed and unfairly convicted of not attacking the enemy and retreating unnecessarily"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Charles Lee turns traitor -- Did Lee commit treason? -- Lee's motivations -- Did Lee try to trick Howe? -- Lee's continued efforts to negotiate a peace -- Lee rejoins the Continental Army -- The road to Monmouth Court House -- Lee in command -- The court-martial -- Did Lee disobey orders to attack the enemy? -- Did Lee conduct an unnecessary and sometimes disorderly retreat? -- Did Lee show disrespect to the commander in chief? Did his punishment fit the verdict? -- Congress approves the verdict and sentence -- Duels, disgrace and death. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Lee, Charles, 1731-1782.
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Lee, Charles, 1731-1782. |
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Generals -- United States -- Biography.
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Generals. |
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United States. |
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Biographies.
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| Subject |
Monmouth, Battle of, Freehold, N.J., 1778.
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United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783.
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Courts-martial and courts of inquiry -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
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Courts-martial and courts of inquiry. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
18th century |
| Subject |
Treason -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
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Treason. |
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American Revolution (United States : 1775-1783) |
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Battle of Monmouth (Freehold, New Jersey : 1778) |
| Chronological Term |
1700-1799 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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Biographies.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: McBurney, Christian M. George Washington's nemesis. First edition. California : Savas Beatie, [2019] 9781611214659 (DLC) 2019015436 (OCoLC)1048944215 |
| ISBN |
9781611214666 (electronic book) |
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1611214661 (electronic book) |
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9781611214659 |
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1611214653 |
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