The first conspiracy : the secret plot to kill George Washington
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Author
Contributors
Mensch, Josh, author.
Published
New York, NY : Flatiron Books, 2019.
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
ISBN
9781250130334, 1250130336
Physical Desc
x, 413 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Status
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Published
New York, NY : Flatiron Books, 2019.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
ISBN
9781250130334, 1250130336
Notes
General Note
Map on endpaper.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"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, The First Conspiracy 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."--Dust jacket.
Awards
New York Times Best Sellers Nonfiction.
Subjects
LC Subjects
Attempted assassination -- United States.
Treason -- United States.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Military intelligence.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Secret service.
United States. -- Continental Army. -- Commander-in-Chief's Guard.
Washington, George, -- 1732-1799 -- Assassination attempt, 1776.
Treason -- United States.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Military intelligence.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Secret service.
United States. -- Continental Army. -- Commander-in-Chief's Guard.
Washington, George, -- 1732-1799 -- Assassination attempt, 1776.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Meltzer, B., & Mensch, J. (2019). The first conspiracy: the secret plot to kill George Washington (First edition.). Flatiron Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Meltzer, Brad and Josh, Mensch. 2019. The First Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington. Flatiron Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Meltzer, Brad and Josh, Mensch. The First Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington Flatiron Books, 2019.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Meltzer, Brad,, and Josh Mensch. The First Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington First edition., Flatiron Books, 2019.
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