The First Conspiracy

The First Conspiracy PDF

Author: Brad Meltzer

Publisher: Flatiron Books

Published: 2019-01-08

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 1250130344

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Taking place during the most critical period of our nation’s birth, The First Conspiracy tells a remarkable and previously untold piece of American history that not only reveals George Washington’s character, but also illuminates the origins of America’s counterintelligence movement that led to the modern day CIA. In 1776, an elite group of soldiers were handpicked to serve as George Washington’s bodyguards. Washington trusted them; relied on them. But unbeknownst to Washington, some of them were part of a treasonous plan. In the months leading up to the Revolutionary War, these traitorous soldiers, along with the Governor of New York, William Tryon, and Mayor David Mathews, launched a deadly plot against the most important member of the military: George Washington himself. This is the story of the secret plot and how it was revealed. It is a story of leaders, liars, counterfeiters, and jailhouse confessors. It also shows just how hard the battle was for George Washington and how close America was to losing the Revolutionary War. In this historical page-turner, New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer teams up with American history writer and documentary television producer, Josh Mensch to unravel the shocking true story behind what has previously been a footnote in the pages of history. Drawing on extensive research, Meltzer and Mensch capture in riveting detail how George Washington not only defeated the most powerful military force in the world, but also uncovered the secret plot against him in the tumultuous days leading up to July 4, 1776. Praise for The First Conspiracy: "This is American history at its finest, a gripping story of spies, killers, counterfeiters, traitors?and a mysterious prostitute who may or may not have even existed. Anyone with an interest in American history will love this book." —Douglas Preston, #1 bestselling author of The Lost City of the Monkey God “A wonderful book about leadership?and it shows why George Washington and his moral lessons are just as vital today. What a book. You’ll love it.” —President George H.W. Bush “This is an important book: a fascinating largely unknown chapter of our hazardous beginning, a reminder of why counterintelligence matters, and a great read.” —President Bill Clinton

History of Remarkable Conspiracies Connected With European History, During the Fifteenth, Sixteenth, and Seventeenth Centuries, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint)

History of Remarkable Conspiracies Connected With European History, During the Fifteenth, Sixteenth, and Seventeenth Centuries, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint) PDF

Author: John Parker Lawson

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2016-12-16

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 9781334629327

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Excerpt from History of Remarkable Conspiracies Connected With European History, During the Fifteenth, Sixteenth, and Seventeenth Centuries, Vol. 2 of 2 IN laying the Second Volume of this Work before the Public, it is not too much to say, that seldom have two more interesting nar ratives appeared, than the Abbe St Real's Account of the Conspiracy Of the Spaniards against Venice, and the almost incredible story of Masaniello. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."

History of Remarkable Conspiracies, Vol. 1 of 2

History of Remarkable Conspiracies, Vol. 1 of 2 PDF

Author: John Parker Lawson

Publisher:

Published: 2015-07-13

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 9781331308133

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Excerpt from History of Remarkable Conspiracies, Vol. 1 of 2: Connected With European History, During the Fifteenth, Sixteenth, and Seventeenth Centuries In laying this Work before the Public, my object has been to give as luminous a view as my limits would permit, of the causes of the various enterprises narrated in these volumes. It is necessary to observe, that in the account of the Assassination of James I., I have followed the document inserted in the first volume of Pinkerton's History, which that historian has himself used. The death of James III. cannot be well understood, without giving a brief sketch of his eventful reign; and although I have perhaps dwelt longer on it than was absolutely necessary, as it is a very important period of our national history, it could not be avoided, without making any account of the lamentable end of that monarch imperfect. It has no other pretensions than that of being a compilation of facts; yet history, after all, must of necessity be a compilation. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

History of Remarkable Conspiracies Connected with European History, Vol. 2 Of 2

History of Remarkable Conspiracies Connected with European History, Vol. 2 Of 2 PDF

Author: John Parker Lawson

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-10-21

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 9780265552339

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Excerpt from History of Remarkable Conspiracies Connected With European History, Vol. 2 of 2: During the Fifteenth, Sixteenth, and Seventeenth Centuries As to the Ponsa plot, under which I comprehend the Meal Tub Plot and the Rye house Conspiracy, both having the same ori gin, I merely observe, that the narrative hm been compiled from four folio volumes of tracts on the subject, which were printed at the time, and from other sources, to which it is unnecessary to' refer. Ab m dine oinm'a, saith the proverb; and as I main. Tain that the Ryehouse Conspiracy was a part of the others, under a different name, but carried on by the same agents, I have abstained from detailing it minutely, as it would be just to go over the same ground as that occupied with Oates's narrative, only changing the scene, 'and introducing one or two new actors. The reader will judge how far I am right in the manner it is treated; and I therefore conclude, by again hoping. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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