The first conspiracy : the secret plot to kill George Washington / Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch.
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TextPublisher: New York, NY : Flatiron Books, [2019]Copyright date: ©2018Edition: First editionDescription: x, 413 pages, maps : illustrations ; 25 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781250130334; 1250130336Subject(s): Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Assassination attempt, 1776 | United States. Continental Army. Commander-in-Chief's Guard | Attempted assassination -- United States | Treason -- United States | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Secret service | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Military intelligenceDDC classification: 973.386/092 | 973.4/1092 LOC classification: E312.25 | .M45 2019Summary: "In 1776, an elite group of soldiers were handpicked to serve as George Washington's bodyguards. Washington trusted and relied on them, but unbeknownst to him, some of the guards were part of a treasonous plan. In the early months of the Revolutionary War, these traitorous soldiers, along with the Governor of New York and Mayor of New York City, launched a deadly scheme against the most important member of the military: George Washington himself. This is the story of the secret plot against George Washington and how it was revealed. It is a story of leaders, liars, counterfeiters, and jailhouse confessors. It also shows just how difficult the battle was for George Washington--and how close America was to losing the war. Taking place during the most critical period of our nation's birth, [this book] tells a remarkable and little-known piece of American history. The story not only reveals George Washington's character and leadership in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds against British forces but also illuminates the origins of America's counterintelligence agencies"-- Provided by publisher.
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Map on endpaper.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 365-399) and index.
"In 1776, an elite group of soldiers were handpicked to serve as George Washington's bodyguards. Washington trusted and relied on them, but unbeknownst to him, some of the guards were part of a treasonous plan. In the early months of the Revolutionary War, these traitorous soldiers, along with the Governor of New York and Mayor of New York City, launched a deadly scheme against the most important member of the military: George Washington himself. This is the story of the secret plot against George Washington and how it was revealed. It is a story of leaders, liars, counterfeiters, and jailhouse confessors. It also shows just how difficult the battle was for George Washington--and how close America was to losing the war. Taking place during the most critical period of our nation's birth, [this book] tells a remarkable and little-known piece of American history. The story not only reveals George Washington's character and leadership in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds against British forces but also illuminates the origins of America's counterintelligence agencies"-- Provided by publisher.
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