Turncoat
Stephen Brumwell
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Turncoat
Published
2018
Publisher
Yale University Press
Pages
372
ISBN-13
9780300210996
ISBN-10
030021099X
Description
Why did the once-ardent hero of the American Revolutionary cause become its most dishonored traitor? General Benedict Arnold's failed attempt to betray the fortress of West Point to the British in 1780 stands as one of the most infamous episodes in American history. In the light of a shining record of bravery and unquestioned commitment to the Revolution, Arnold's defection came as an appalling shock. Contemporaries believed he had been corrupted by greed; historians have theorized that he had come to resent the lack of recognition for his merits and sacrifices. In this provocative book Stephen Brumwell challenges such interpretations and draws on unexplored archives to reveal other crucial factors that illuminate Arnold's abandonment of the revolutionary cause he once championed. This work traces Arnold's journey from enthusiastic support of American independence to his spectacularly traitorous acts and narrow escape. Brumwell's research leads to an unexpected conclusion: Arnold's mystifying betrayal was driven by a staunch conviction that America's best interests would be served by halting the bloodshed and reuniting the fractured British Empire.
Subjects
The Enduring Vision
The Constitution of the United States and related documents
On the Beach
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
Up from Slavery
Narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Turncoat?
This edition of Turncoat has approximately 372 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Turncoat?
For most readers, Turncoat typically takes between 7h 45m and 5h 10m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 93,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 12m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 93,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Turncoat?
The estimated word count for Turncoat is approximately 93,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Turncoat?
Turncoat was written by Stephen Brumwell.
When was Turncoat published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2018. The original work may have been published on a different date.