Washington and Cornwallis is a gripping narrative of the defeats and narrow victories that won the States' independence from the English crown. Patterson chronicles the battles waged between General George Washington and Lieutenant General Charles Lord Cornwallis; and examines their methods of command and their controversial military decisions; and ultimately brings into focus the personalities of these two pivotal Revolutionary War generals.
#986656 in Books PublicAffairs 2010-03-02Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.75 x 1.88 x 6.63l; 1.50 #File Name: 1586486365448 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Poet Disguised as a National Security AnalystBy James G. WorkmanEmerson brings us into an evocative landscape -- correction; ice scape...no; better make that sea-scape that is both exciting and terrifying in its strategic and ecological import. Nothing against the arctic; but I have many places I'd rather travel to and understand before I die and now; thanks to Mr. Emerson (and Barry Lopez before him) I actually feel like I've been there.This is a testament to his skills not only as a master of geopolitical affairs but as a storyteller. He introduces self-deprecating humor to serious situations. He brings touching insight to his interviews with people. He brings humility to the human affairs of poor communities in remote landscapes.Future History of the Arctic is; at its core; less about a cold analysis of strategic imperatives and fateful policy decisions than it is a story about the fears and aspirations of individuals; the ones who have; and will; and must make hard decisions; based on what they see as their own self interest. He succeeds to the extent that he makes their self interest our own. We become individuals who must weigh in on decisions; knowing they affect us all.We see the potential for the Arctic to become governed peacefully and carefully; much like its southern polar counterpart; we also see the potential for it to become a cold and depopulated global version of Somalia.Thanks to his narrative skill; Emerson does not push us in one direction or the other; he lets us find our way there on our own as his voice is seen nowhere and felt everywhere. A bravura accomplishment.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I like itBy Camila NaderGreat book!0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. How we got to the nowBy dashoreExtremely interesting from a historical perspective; but not one to keep me awake for late night reading.Will use it as a look-back reference for years.
