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Washington's Crossing
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Washington's Crossing (2004) (edit title/settings)

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Six months after the Declaration of Independence, the American Revolution was all but lost. A powerful British force had routed the Americans at New York, occupied three colonies, and advanced within sight of Philadelphia. Yet, as David Hackett Fischer recounts in this riveting history, George... read more

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It was March 17, 1776, the mud season in New England.

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Maps
Editor's Note
Introduction
The Rebels
The Regulars
The Hessians
The Plan of the Campaign
The Fall of New York
The Retreat
The Crisis
The Occupation
The Opportunity
The River
The March
The Surprise
Hard Choices
Good Ground
The Bridge
Two Councils
The Battle at Princeton
Aftermath
Conclusion
Appendices
Historiography
Bibliography
Abbreviations
Notes
Notes
Sources for Maps
Acknowledgments
Index

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This book is in Pivotal Moments in American History. (publisher series)

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. David Hackett Fischer (Author)

Other Contributors:

  1. Nelson Runger (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2004
ISBN: 0195170342
Page Count: 517

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  • Library of Congress: E263.P4 F575 2004
  • Dewey: 973.332

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