PatriotsSimon & Schuster, 15.03.1989 - 640 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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... governor only in name . " The dignity of Great Britain will require an absolute submission , " Bernard wrote , " and these people are not at this time disposed to give it . " Where Hutchinson had prayed for better hearts , Bernard was ...
... governor only in name . " The dignity of Great Britain will require an absolute submission , " Bernard wrote , " and these people are not at this time disposed to give it . " Where Hutchinson had prayed for better hearts , Bernard was ...
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... governor exerted himself to charm the delegates he didn't know and had wine passed around as he listened to their presentation . The delegates had be- come subdued in the governor's presence , and they raised no objection when he said ...
... governor exerted himself to charm the delegates he didn't know and had wine passed around as he listened to their presentation . The delegates had be- come subdued in the governor's presence , and they raised no objection when he said ...
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... Governor Dinwiddie or to Sally Fairfax's father - in - law , Colonel William Fairfax , he got few condolences . The colonel advised him to re- flect on Caesar and Alexander and bear his difficulties with the same magnanimity . Writing ...
... Governor Dinwiddie or to Sally Fairfax's father - in - law , Colonel William Fairfax , he got few condolences . The colonel advised him to re- flect on Caesar and Alexander and bear his difficulties with the same magnanimity . Writing ...
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