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When Washington Burned

The British Invasion of the Capital and a Nation's Rise from the Ashes

by Robert P. Watson ...

An insightful re-examination of one of the most dangerous moments in US history, the British assault on Washington, DCPerhaps no other single day in US history was as threatening to the survival of the nation as August 24, 1814, when British forces captured Washington, DC. This unique moment might have significantly altered the nation’s path forward, but the event and the reasons why it happened ... Read more

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An insightful re-examination of one of the most dangerous moments in US history, the British assault on Washington, DCPerhaps no other single day in US history was as threatening to the survival of the nation as August 24, 1814, when British forces captured Washington, DC. This unique moment might have significantly altered the nation’s path forward, but the event and the reasons why it happened
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George Washington's Final Battle

The Epic Struggle to Build a Capital City and a Nation

by Robert P. Watson ...

George Washington is remembered for leading the Continental Army to victory, presiding over the Constitution, and forging a new nation, but few know the story of his involvement in the establishment of a capital city and how it nearly tore the United States apart.In George Washington’s Final Battle, Robert P. Watson brings this tale to life, telling how the country's first president tirelessly ... Read more

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George Washington is remembered for leading the Continental Army to victory, presiding over the Constitution, and forging a new nation, but few know the story of his involvement in the establishment of a capital city and how it nearly tore the United States apart.In George Washington’s Final Battle, Robert P. Watson brings this tale to life, telling how the country's first president tirelessly
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The Nazi Titanic

The Incredible Untold Story of a Doomed Ship in World War II

by Robert P. Watson ...

"Fascinating, insightful, and dramatic. . . .Readers will be caught up in a compelling and often startling voyage." —Howard Blum, New York Times– bestselling author of The Last Goodnight and Dark InvasionBuilt in 1927, the German ocean liner SS Cap Arcona was the greatest ship since the RMS Titanic. When the Nazis seized control in G... ... Read more

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"Fascinating, insightful, and dramatic. . . .Readers will be caught up in a compelling and often startling voyage." —Howard Blum, New York Times– bestselling author of The Last Goodnight and Dark InvasionBuilt in 1927, the German ocean liner SS Cap Arcona was the greatest ship since the RMS Titanic. When the Nazis seized control in G...
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The Ghost Ship of Brooklyn

An Untold Story of the American Revolution

by Robert P. Watson ...

The most horrific struggle of the American Revolution where more men died aboard a rotting prison ship one hundred yards off New York than were lost to combat during the entirety of the war."A readable . . . account of the worst atrocity committed by either side during the Revolutionary War, as well as a damning portrayal of the British military's 'moral state.'"― Wall Street JournalMoored off the ... Read more

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The most horrific struggle of the American Revolution where more men died aboard a rotting prison ship one hundred yards off New York than were lost to combat during the entirety of the war."A readable . . . account of the worst atrocity committed by either side during the Revolutionary War, as well as a damning portrayal of the British military's 'moral state.'"― Wall Street JournalMoored off the
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Rebels at the Gates

The Confederacy's Final Gamble and the Battle to Save Washington

by Robert P. Watson ...

Rebels at the Gate chronicles an intriguing series of events that nearly changed American history. In the last full year of the Civil War, Washington, DC came within hours of being invaded and Lincoln within inches of being shot.During the summer of 1864, General Ulysses Grant was laying siege to Petersburg (near Richmond), deploying every available Union soldier in an effort to end the bloody war ... Read more

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Rebels at the Gate chronicles an intriguing series of events that nearly changed American history. In the last full year of the Civil War, Washington, DC came within hours of being invaded and Lincoln within inches of being shot.During the summer of 1864, General Ulysses Grant was laying siege to Petersburg (near Richmond), deploying every available Union soldier in an effort to end the bloody war
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Alexander Hamilton: Adultery and Apology

Observations on Certain Documents in the History of the United States for the Year 1796

by Alexander Hamilton ...

Written by Hamilton himself to confess to the affair he conducted with Maria Reynolds, Alexander Hamilton: Adultery and Apology is Hamilton’s attempt to defend and rationalize his misdoings, and ultimately salvage what was left of his reputation.The pamphlet was originally published in 1796 after accusations of the adultery arose. This personal exposé reveals a man, whom the public initially ... Read more

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Written by Hamilton himself to confess to the affair he conducted with Maria Reynolds, Alexander Hamilton: Adultery and Apology is Hamilton’s attempt to defend and rationalize his misdoings, and ultimately salvage what was left of his reputation.The pamphlet was originally published in 1796 after accusations of the adultery arose. This personal exposé reveals a man, whom the public initially
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Lincoln's Enduring Legacy

Perspective from Great Thinkers, Great Leaders, and the American Experiment

by Danny Adkison, John Barr, Byron Daynes, David Demaree, Gordon Henderson, David Mass, David Nordquest, Norman W. Provizer, Hyrum Salmond, Mary Elizabeth Stockwell0, James MacDonald1, Richard Striner2, Robert P. Watson3, Richard M. Yon5 ...

Coming on the heels of the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth, Lincoln's Enduring Legacy offers highly readable and accessible perspectives on Lincoln at 200 in terms of his impact on great leaders and thinkers and his place in American history. The book explores how Lincoln's words and deeds have influenced the pursuit of justice and freedom and the practice of democracy in the century and a ... Read more

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Coming on the heels of the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth, Lincoln's Enduring Legacy offers highly readable and accessible perspectives on Lincoln at 200 in terms of his impact on great leaders and thinkers and his place in American history. The book explores how Lincoln's words and deeds have influenced the pursuit of justice and freedom and the practice of democracy in the century and a
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Declaration

The Story of American Independence

by Robert P. Watson ...

Declaration uncovers the lesser-known stories, surprising twists, and forgotten voices behind the most iconic document in U.S. history.Robert P. Watson delves into the complex and often misunderstood origins of the Declaration, revealing how a series of missteps by the British Crown, shifting colonial sentiments, and a convergence of enlightened thinkers led to a revolutionary moment that changed ... Read more

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Declaration uncovers the lesser-known stories, surprising twists, and forgotten voices behind the most iconic document in U.S. history.Robert P. Watson delves into the complex and often misunderstood origins of the Declaration, revealing how a series of missteps by the British Crown, shifting colonial sentiments, and a convergence of enlightened thinkers led to a revolutionary moment that changed
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Affairs of State

The Untold History of Presidential Love, Sex, and Scandal, 1789–1900

by Robert P. Watson ...

In recent years, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Eliot Spitzer, John Edwards, Newt Gingrich, Herman Cain, and countless other politicians have made headlines for their sexual scandals. But such stories are not new. Indeed, there is a long history of misbehavior in politics, including in the nation’s highest office. Bill Clinton, it can safely be said, was not the first president to misbehave, nor was he ... Read more

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In recent years, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Eliot Spitzer, John Edwards, Newt Gingrich, Herman Cain, and countless other politicians have made headlines for their sexual scandals. But such stories are not new. Indeed, there is a long history of misbehavior in politics, including in the nation’s highest office. Bill Clinton, it can safely be said, was not the first president to misbehave, nor was he
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America's First Plague

The Deadly 1793 Epidemic that Crippled a Young Nation

by Robert P. Watson ...

As disease spread, the national government was slow to react. Soon, citizens donned protective masks and the authorities ordered quarantines. The streets emptied. Doubters questioned the science and disobeyed. The year: 1793. The place: young America from Baltimore to Boston but especially in Philadelphia, the nation's largest city and seat of the federal government. For 3 long months yellow fever ... Read more

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As disease spread, the national government was slow to react. Soon, citizens donned protective masks and the authorities ordered quarantines. The streets emptied. Doubters questioned the science and disobeyed. The year: 1793. The place: young America from Baltimore to Boston but especially in Philadelphia, the nation's largest city and seat of the federal government. For 3 long months yellow fever
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Escape!

The Story of the Confederacy's Infamous Libby Prison and the Civil War's Largest Jail Break

by Robert P. Watson ...

Robert P. Watson provides the definitive account of the Confederacy’s infamous Libby Prison, site of the Civil War’s largest prison break. Libby Prison housed Union officers, high-profile foes of the Confederacy, and political prisoners. Watson captures the wretched conditions, cruel guards, and the story of the daring prison break, called “the most remarkable in American history.” ... Read more

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Robert P. Watson provides the definitive account of the Confederacy’s infamous Libby Prison, site of the Civil War’s largest prison break. Libby Prison housed Union officers, high-profile foes of the Confederacy, and political prisoners. Watson captures the wretched conditions, cruel guards, and the story of the daring prison break, called “the most remarkable in American history.”
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Leadership and Legacy

The Presidency of Barack Obama

Edited by Tom Lansford, Douglas M. Brattebo, Robert P. Watson, Casey Maugh Funderburk ...

Series series SUNY series on the Presidency: Contemporary Issues
Applies a variety of scholarly approaches to analyze the long-term impact of President Obama as a leader and policymaker.Historic, intriguing, and important in so many ways, the Obama presidency will be studied by scholars and students for years to come. With the rise in hyperpartisanship, legislative gridlock, political dysfunction, "fake news," and other negative trends, it is imperative that ... Read more

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Applies a variety of scholarly approaches to analyze the long-term impact of President Obama as a leader and policymaker.Historic, intriguing, and important in so many ways, the Obama presidency will be studied by scholars and students for years to come. With the rise in hyperpartisanship, legislative gridlock, political dysfunction, "fake news," and other negative trends, it is imperative that
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