An american life, by janet lee malcolm pegasus books arnold was a national hero before he abandoned the patriot cause, and no wonder. Martin has written a very detailed account of arnolds youth and. He had fought bravely and against hard odds in the first years of the war of independence. Hon yost grew up in the mohawk valley in the colony of new york, prior to the. The revolutionary war adventure of joseph plumb martin 4 th edition, 2012 and benedict arnold, revolutionary hero.
Timeline of benedict arnold with 15 important facts. Author james kirby martin points out that arnold s life, however, was not a simple. I had finally had the chance to return the ungratefulness of my countrymen after going to court on my illegal. Major general benedict arnold in the american revolution. Benedict arnold in this commentary from creighton university james kirby martin, author of benedict arnold, revolutionary hero. Arnolds mother was hannah waterman king, a wealthy widow, before her marriage to the elder arnold.
May 1780 to my dearest diary, today was supposed to be the day of the british invasion at west point. Revolutionary hero an american warrior reconsidered new ed by martin, james k. How benedict arnold helped win the revolution jstor daily. Arnold was one of a number of benedict arnolds including an early governor of rhode island and his father. So influenced by this treatment of arnolds character, sparks 1835 recounted folktales of arnolds devilish behavior as a child to cement the idea of arnold as predestined for evil. Author james kirby martin points out that arnolds life, however, was not a simple. In the early years of the american revolution 177583, arnold was known as a brave and skilled military planner who has been credited with the. Nov 14, 2012 the national archives has in its collection four books full of loyalty oaths signed by officers of george washingtons continental army. It is a well written biography that covers arnold s period when he was one of the leading generals in the american revolution. Major general in the army of the united states during the revolution new york. Virtue is a key concept in the revolution, says martin, author of benedict arnold, revolutionary hero. He led the force that attempted to take quebec, and take canada into the united colonies.
An american warrior reconsidered 1997, and, with m. Historian jim percoco talks about the life and legacy of benedict arnold. George washington, benedict arnold, and the fate of the american. Stories of his treason have so come to define him that his name, like that of judas, is virtually synonymous with. James kirby martin, author of benedict arnold, revolutionary hero. Raised in norwich, ct, arnold was one of six children though only two, he and his sister hannah, survived to adulthood.
Benedict arnold was a general during the american revolutionary war who originally fought for the american continental army but defected to the british army wikipedia, benedict arnold while a commander benedict obtained command at west point, new york overlooking the. Benedict arnold was an american hero right up to his betrayal of the continental army. One of the great adventure sagas in american history. He has written seven books, including ordinary courage. The paperback of the benedict arnold, revolutionary hero. This premeditated recasting of arnolds contribution to the american revolutionary war was set on an unstoppable trajectory, infecting americas collective memory. The name benedict arnold survives today as a synonym for treachery. The cruelest cut the new 52 christy marx, romano molenaar, vicente cifuentes. Benedict arnold v was born january 14, 1741, to successful businessman benedict arnold iii and his wife hannah. Benedict arnold, the american general during the revolutionary war who betrayed his country and became synonymous with the word traitor, was born on january 14, 1741 arnold, who was raised.
James kirby martin, benedict arnold, revolutionary hero. The ragtag fleet that lost the battle of lake champlain but won the american revolution. Arnold would arrange for the british to easily take over the american facility of west point, which arnold commanded. During the revolutionary war, american general benedict arnold plans to surrender the fortification at west point to the british. Part 3, benedict arnold, a q o h video dailymotion. Born january 14, 1741, in norwich, connecticut, arnold is viewed as the quintessential traitor, reviled in american history for being the ultimate turncoat who tried to turn over the vital hudson river new york outpost of west point to british forces in exchange for money and a commission in the british army. This is a story that helped shape the american revolution, dramatically told in this highly readable new book. William alexander duer, william alexander, earl of sterling. Benedict arnold swore his loyalty, and we have proof. George washington, benedict arnold, and the fate of the american revolution, wasnt just a rebellion against great. It is a well written biography that covers arnolds period when he was one of the leading generals in the american revolution. John brown october 19, 1744 october 19, 1780 of pittsfield, massachusetts, was a revolutionary war officer, a state legislator, and a berkshire county judge.
He was brought up with a sense of honor and respect as well as a pride in his familys good name. Betrayal of benedict arnold american revolution stories. Martin is the awardwinning author and editor of eleven books, including benedict arnold, revolutionary hero. Various translations of sun tzus the art of war have been published over the past century. See also george washington, benedict arnold, and the fate of the american revolution, by nathaniel philbrick, american heritage, oct 2017. Benedict arnold, despite the extraordinary efforts and sacrifices he made on behalf of american independence, is probably known best for being a traitor. I used the widely accepted 1910 translation by the sinologist. To be called a benedict arnold is not a compliment. Benedict arnold revolutionary hero by james kirby martin was recommended to me by a park ranger at the saratoga national battlefield park.
Benedict arnold occupies a place in american history as the most famous traitor of revolutionary times. Read benedict arnold revolutionary hero an american warrior reconsidered ebook free. Born january 14, 1741 norwich, connecticut died june 14, 1801 london, england. The new england quarterlymartin discloses a new and entirely credible benedict arnold. His mother was the sister of american general nicholas herkimer 17281777 and loyalist johan jost herkimer 17321795. His father was a cousin of american general philip schuyler see schuyler family.
Benedict arnold was born on january 14, 1741 in norwich, connecticut. Benedict arnold wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. An american warrior reconsidered informed by deep research and vividly narrated, this longneeded account shows how the battle at monmouth courthouse solidified the reputations of george washington and his continentalsand put the british on notice. For additional information about arnolds amazing career as a continental officer, consult james kirby martin, benedict arnold, revolutionary hero. Revolutionary hero an american warrior reconsidered. Benedict arnold 17411801 was an early american hero of the revolutionary war 177583 who later became one of the most infamous traitors in u. An american warrior reconsidered is an almost definitive biography of one of americas greatest generals, and handsdown greatest traitor.
The price was 20,000 pounds and a british military command for arnold. Both a biography and an extended meditation on the ironies of the revolution, benedict arnold, revolutionary hero is in many ways a remarkable example of the historians craft. Buy a cheap copy of benedict arnold, revolutionary hero. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The british believed the acquisition of west point would give their military control of the hudson valley, a potentially important blow to american independence. Benedict arnold researching the american revolution. The revolutionary war, writes philbrick in his new book valiant ambition. Benedict arnold in the revolutionary war essay 1108. Benedict arnold was an early american hero of the revolutionary war 1995 words 8 pages. Download product flyer is to download pdf in new tab. James kirby martin, author of the awardwinning benedict arnold, revolutionary hero. Journal entry from benedict arnold benedict arnold. Discover the role that benedict arnold played during the revolutionary war. An american warrior reconsidered by james kirby martin pp.
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