The first salute, Barbara W. Tuchman
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The first salute, Barbara W. Tuchman
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-307) and index
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Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The first salute
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
20660455
Responsibility statement
Barbara W. Tuchman
Summary
Presents a fresh view of the American Revolution, chronicling key events from 1776 to 1781 and assessing the repercussions for America, England, France, and other nations
Table Of Contents
"Here the sovereignty of the United States was first acknowledged" -- The golden rock -- Beggars of the sea : the Dutch ascendancy -- "The maddest idea in the world" : an American navy -- Buccaneer : the Baltimore hero -- The Dutch and the English : another war -- Enter Admiral Rodney -- The French intervention -- Low point of the Revolution -- "A successful battle may give us America" -- The critical moment -- Last chance : the Yorktown campaign
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