Patriots: The Men who Started the American Revolution, Band 2Simon and Schuster, 1988 - 637 Seiten With meticulous research and page-turning suspense, Patriots brings to life the American Revolution -- the battles, the treacheries, and the dynamic personalities of the men who forged our freedom. George Washington, John Adams, Samuel Adams, Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry -- these heroes were men of intellect, passion, and ambition. From the secret meetings of the Sons of Liberty to the final victory at Yorktown and the new Congress, Patriots vividly re-creates one of history's great eras. |
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... Otis was threatening violence if his father was not chosen . But Bernard offered Hutchinson the job and added that whatever his answer , he did not intend to appoint Speaker Otis . Hutchinson accepted . For years , the king's ministers ...
... Otis was threatening violence if his father was not chosen . But Bernard offered Hutchinson the job and added that whatever his answer , he did not intend to appoint Speaker Otis . Hutchinson accepted . For years , the king's ministers ...
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... Otis became so abusive that Thacher had to ask the elder Otis , the House speaker , for protection . In court , Otis went out of his way to attack the judges who would be hearing his cases . Finally , Hutchinson's brother - in - law ...
... Otis became so abusive that Thacher had to ask the elder Otis , the House speaker , for protection . In court , Otis went out of his way to attack the judges who would be hearing his cases . Finally , Hutchinson's brother - in - law ...
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... Otis had no sword , and went at once to the back , where he unbuckled his own and set it down . He returned to confront Otis in the public room . Otis spoke first . " I demand satisfaction of you , sir . " 99 Robinson asked what ...
... Otis had no sword , and went at once to the back , where he unbuckled his own and set it down . He returned to confront Otis in the public room . Otis spoke first . " I demand satisfaction of you , sir . " 99 Robinson asked what ...
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OTIS 176162 | 13 |
ADAMS 176263 | 29 |
RIOTS 1765 | 52 |
Urheberrecht | |
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