The Revolutionary War in Bergen County: The Times That Tried Men's Souls by Edit

Description: The Revolutionary War in Bergen County: The Times That Tried Men's Souls by Edited by Karels Flanked by the Hudson River to the east and the Hudson Highlands to the west, Bergen County, New Jersey, was one of the most vital theaters of the Revolutionary War. If the British could control it, they could drive a fateful wedge between New England and the other colonies.In "The Revolutionary War in Bergen County," Carol Karels and her team of historians weave a masterful account of the struggle in northeastern New Jersey, from the perspectives of all involved. Here in Bergen County, Thomas Paine conceived the first of his Crisis Papers, beginning with the words ?These are the times that try men's souls.? Here also, future antagonists Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton were baptized by fire, and families?in a foreshadowing of the Civil War?split bitterly along Loyalist and Patriot lines. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Flanked by the Hudson River to the east and the Delaware River to the west, Bergen County comprised one of the most vital theaters of the Revolutionary War. An army that could control this territory could drive a fateful wedge between New England and the other colonies.In The Revolutionary War in Bergen County, Carol Karels and her team of scholars weave a masterful account of the war in northeastern New Jersey. Here in Bergen County General Washington took the young Marquis de Lafayette under his wing; here in Bergen County the future antagonists Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton were baptized by fire; here in Bergen County families--in a prelude to the Civil War--split bitterly along Loyalist and Patriotic lines. From Washingtons miraculous November 1776 retreat to the Delaware to the beginning of the Continental Armys epic August 1781 march to destiny at Yorktown, The Revolutionary War in Bergen County, comprehensively encompasses one of the Revolutionary Wars most dramatic and pivotal fronts. Long Description Flanked by the Hudson River to the east and the Hudson Highlands to the west, Bergen County, New Jersey, was one of the most vital theaters of the Revolutionary War. If the British could control it, they could drive a fateful wedge between New England and the other colonies.In "The Revolutionary War in Bergen County," Carol Karels and her team of historians weave a masterful account of the struggle in northeastern New Jersey, from the perspectives of all involved. Here in Bergen County, Thomas Paine conceived the first of his Crisis Papers, beginning with the words ?These are the times that try mens souls. Here also, future antagonists Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton were baptized by fire, and familiesin a foreshadowing of the Civil Warsplit bitterly along Loyalist and Patriot lines. Details ISBN1596293586 Short Title REVOLUTIONARY WAR Pages 191 Language English ISBN-10 1596293586 ISBN-13 9781596293588 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 973.309 Illustrations Yes Year 2007 Publication Date 2007-10-31 Author Edited by Karels Publisher History Press (SC) Imprint History Press, The Subtitle The Times That Tried Mens Souls DOI 10.1604/9781596293588 Audience General/Trade We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138004772;

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