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Spies, patriots, and traitors : American intelligence in the Revolutionary War / Kenneth A. Daigler.

Author/creator Daigler, Kenneth A. author.
Format Book and Print
Publication Info Washington, DC : Georgetown University Press, [2014]
Descriptionxviii, 317 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subject(s)
Contents 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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Genre/formHistory.
LCCN 2013026131
ISBN9781626160507
ISBN1626160503 (hardcover : alk. paper)

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