Spies, patriots, and traitors : American intelligence in the Revolutionary War / Kenneth A. Daigler.
Intelligence and espionage played a key role during the War of Independence. While students and enthusiasts of American history are familiar with the Revolutionary War spies Nathan Hale and Benedict Arnold, few studies have closely examined the wider intelligence efforts that enabled the colonies to gain their independence, the intelligence sources and methods used, and how our Founding Fathers learned and practiced their intelligence role. Inside front cover.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781626160507
- ISBN: 1626160503
- ISBN: 9781626162587
- Physical Description: xviii, 317 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Washington, DC : Georgetown University Press, [2014]
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- 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.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | 973.385 DAI (Text) | 36015000056867 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/09/2026 |
