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Gr 7 Up—American history is brought to life in this engaging story of revolution and treason. Most people know very little about Benedict Arnold—only that he was a traitor during the American War of Independence. Sheinkin recounts the tale of a larger-than-life persona, from his uncertain boyhood to his immense popularity as an unpredictable, yet brilliant, commander in the American army, and finally, to his end days, living in London, despised and disgraced. The story of ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Sheinkin, known for his slightly irreverent but oh-so-readable general histories (see, for example, King George: What Was His Problem? rev. 7/08), adopts a more serious tone in this biography of Benedict Arnold. Several complex political, social, and military themes emerge, one of the most prominent being that within the Continental army, often simplistically depicted as single-minded patriots, beat hearts scheming with political machinations that are ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Benedict Arnold, ambition-driven, believed the Revolution was his path to honor, respect, and wealth; his decision to turn traitor is both...Log In or Sign Up to Read More