God save Benedict Arnold : the true story of America's most hated man / Jack Kelly.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kelly, Jack, 1949- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801.

Arnold, Benedict.

United States. Continental Army--Biography.

United States.

United States. Continental Army.

American loyalists--Biography.

American loyalists.

Generals--United States--Biography.

Generals.

United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783.

Genre:

Biographies

Biographies.

Physical Description:

xii, 306 pages : maps, illustrations ; 22 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Other Title:

True story of America's most hated man

Place of Publication:

New York : St. Martin's Press, 2023.

Summary:

"A gripping exploration of the intense psychology and character of Benedict Arnold, arguing that he was essential to victory before he was a traitor Benedict Arnold committed treason- for more than two centuries, that's all that most Americans have known about him. Yet Arnold was much more than a turncoat-his achievements during the early years of the Revolutionary War defined him as the most successful soldier of the era. GOD SAVE BENEDICT ARNOLD tells the gripping story of Arnold's rush of audacious feats-his capture of Fort Ticonderoga, his Maine mountain expedition to attack Quebec, the famous artillery brawl at Valcour Island, the turning-point battle at Saratoga-that laid the groundwork for our independence. Arnold was a superb leader, a brilliant tactician, a supremely courageous military officer. He was also imperfect, disloyal, villainous. One of the most paradoxical characters in American history, and one of the most interesting. GOD SAVE BENEDICT ARNOLD does not exonerate him for his treason-the stain on his character is permanent. But Kelly's insightful exploration of Arnold's career as a warrior shines a new light on this gutsy, fearless, and enigmatic figure. In the process, the book offers a fresh perspective on the reasons for Arnold's momentous change of heart"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

List of maps

Author's note

Part One: To arms-1775. War

Fort Ticonderoga

Public Calamity

The welfare of the continent

Above the common race of men

The most terrible night

Part Two: A fighting general-1776. On the lake

Stained with blood

Part Three: In hell before night-1777. Dearer than life

Devilish fighting fellow

A faithful soldier

Or die in the attempt

Freeman's farm

Now or never

We will have some fun

Part Four: Downfall-1780. Trust

Explanations

Life and death

Acknowledgments

Notes

Selected bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781250281951

1250281954

OCLC:

1355029106