Most people know that benedict arnold was americas first, most notorious traitor. A new england slave boy and the american revolution adds to the crowded field of benedict arnold biographies with a solid if unremarkable work whose. Examining a variety of primary sources, including russell m. Excerpted from the george washington book prize finalist the tragedy of benedict arnold. Few know that he was also one of its greatest war heroes. The tragedy of benedict arnold by joyce lee malcolm. Benedict arnold archives the new york history blog. The tragedy of benedict arnold paperback northshire. Benedict arnold should have been one of the great military heroes of the united states. Journal of the american revolution is the leading source of knowledge about the american revolution and founding era. What drove benedict arnold to give up the patriot cause and turn treasonous. An early supporter of the revolution, he proved to be a resourceful and energetic officer.
He was an experienced sea captain who before the revolutionary war amassed a sizable fortune. An american life, by janet lee malcolm pegasus books thomas hart published an engraving of benedict arnold. Benedict arnold and the crisis of american liberty yale university press, 2018, joins us to. Benedict arnold was a leader, even though he was only five feet and four inches tall. And he was such a good soldier that benedict arnold became a major general. The story of benedict arnold s metamorphosis, from renowned hero to reviled traitor, rivals any fiction. Alexis coe, the washington post joyce lee malcolm describes the most infamous man in american history as a twodimensional caricature in the minds of most americans. Benedict arnold archives journal of the american revolution. An american life hardcover may 1, 2018 by joyce lee malcolm author visit amazons joyce lee malcolm page. Steve bannon is a backstabbing benedict arnold the post. He had been traveling back and forth to quebec ever since he was a teenage trader and smuggler, and even his eventual treachery. The bestand worstyears of benedict arnolds life were spent here.
Benedict arnold was an american revolutionary war general best known for his defection from the continental army to the british side of the conflict in 1780. But benedict arnold ultimately picked the wrong side in the revolutionary war. For most, the name benedict arnold is synonymous with treason. The origin and history of eggs benedict, waldorf hotel new. He was a man that knew what he wanted and he would get it. Today is the birthday 1741, according to the gregorian calendar o. Author nathaniel philbrick talks about who benedict arnold really was and his new book, valiant ambition. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. By the winter of 1780, continental army morale was low and it would sink even deeper in early 1781 when news reached washington that benedict arnold had escaped capture after pillaging. His name is a synonym for betrayal, for total faithlessness. Battle of valcour on lake champlain, october 11th, 1776 1876. List of books and articles about benedict arnold online. Benedict arnold is known for being the first great traitor against the united states of.
Despite acknowledging in his book that washington created a phony story of the french fleet landing in rhode island to join american troops for an attack on canada in 1780, boylan focuses. George washington, benedict arnold, and the fate of the american revolution the american revolution series book cover may vary. In the time trial of benedict arnold, visitors act as jurors in the court of public history. What are some of the best reads on benedict arnold. Britains historic enemy, france provided men, materiel and a distraction far more immediate and important than the annoying, insolent colonists across the atlantic ocean.
Benedict arnold was born in connecticut and became a merchant in new haven. Benedict arnold and the crisis of american liberty hardcover may 29, 2018. We feature smart, groundbreaking research and wellwritten narratives from expert. Watch as visitors debate his legacy and hear arnolds arguments in his own defense. Benedict arnold 17411801 was an early american hero of the revolutionary war 177583 who later became one of the most infamous traitors in u. An american life, published by pegasus press on may 1, 2018, was praised in the washington post as a fine biography, the best in recent. Benedict arnolds name might be the first that comes to mind when we think of treason not. January 3, 1740, of benedict arnold, a general during the american revolutionary war, who fought for the american continental. Eggs benedict arnold, in which the muffin is replaced by an american biscuit a bit like an english scone and the hollandaise sauce replaced with gravy is very curiously named for such a staunchly american. As a youth he served for a time in the colonial militia in the french and indian wars. General benedict arnolds 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. One response to steve bannon is a backstabbing benedict arnold cort wrotnowski saturday, january 6, 2018 at 10. Treason in the us and what we get wrong on benedict arnold. George washington, benedict arnold, and the fate of the american revolution the american revolution series book.
The benedict arnold brigade is devoted to protecting those in the comey fbi and brennanclapper wing of intelligence who work with bsis as. An attempt to bring understanding, if not forgiveness, to the story of benedict arnold 17411801. A bit too much detail in the military history, since the subject of the book is benedict arnold. Joyce lee malcolm historian joyce lee malcolm skillfully unravels the man behind the myth and gives us a portrait of the true. Benedict arnold and the crisis of american liberty. Benedict arnold and the crisis of american liberty by stephen brumwell yale university press, 2018 buy this book from amazon. Despite his treason, arnold was a heroand palmer reminds us of just how vital benedict arnolds contributions were to the fledgling republic. Its also associated with west point, but although west point is the site of arnolds attempted exchange of the fort for cash, the story actually. Benedict arnold and the rest of the story island institute. Nathaniel philbrick, bestselling author of several books on early american.
The most important element in the triumph of the american colonies in their attempt to break free from britain was their alliance with france. Benedict arnold book charlotte mecklenburg library. Turncoat explores his treason as part of a far broader crisis, deploying fresh evidence to. Benedict arnold is best known for his vicious turn against the american revolution. Malcolms the tragedy of benedict arnold does show that arnolds hunger for recognition and refusal to compromise embroiled him in conflicts. Yet, how did arnold actually plan to betray the 11 continental and militia. Instead, circumstance and the jealousy of lesser men made him a traitor to the country he loved. Benedict arnold, born january 14, 1741, norwich, connecticut u.
And he was such a good soldier that benedict arnold became a major general in the colonial army. Benedict arnold, 17411801, american revolutionary general and traitor, b. In this episode of ben franklins world, stephen brumwell, an awardwinning historian and the author of turncoat. Malcolms the tragedy of benedict arnold does show that arnolds hunger for recognition and refusal to compromise embroiled him in conflicts that weakened his commitment to independence. This accessible biography introduces young readers to the real arnold.
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