| The Culper Ring: A Captivating Guide to George Washington's Spy Ring and its Impact on the American Revolution Contributor(s): History, Captivating (Author) |
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ISBN: 1983922455 ISBN-13: 9781983922459 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $12.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - Revolutionary Period (1775-1800) |
| Physical Information: 0.15" H x 6" W x 9" (0.24 lbs) 74 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 18th Century |
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| Publisher Description: Explore the Captivating History of the Culper Ring Spying and warfare have always gone hand-in-hand. From Julius Caesar to modern generals, we have accounts of commanders covertly gathering information about their opponents, ensuring they have the intelligence they need to conduct a war. George Washington was not late to realize he needed a spy ring to defeat the British in the American Revolution. So the Culper Ring was created, and their work during the American Revolutionary War was carried out in the shadows, often informally, and with a great deal of care for secrecy. Anyone caught spying was liable to be hanged by the British. Based in New York during the British occupation, the Culper Ring provided vital intelligence from behind enemy lines. Their work gave Washington an insight into the British forces and their plans. They helped to turn the war in the revolutionaries' favour. And now their story can be told once more. Some of the topics covered in this book include:
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