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In this title, readers will examine the pivotal commanders of the American Revolution. Engaging text introduces readers to the lives of important leaders including George Washington, King George III, Samuel Adams, Lord Frederick North, Paul Revere, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Horatio Gates, Nathanael Greene, Baron Friedrich Von Steuben, and Patrick Henry.
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"In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. He has been called the father of our country for leading America through its early years. Washington also served in two major wars during his lifetime: the French and Indian War and the American Revolution"--Amazon.com.
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"Benedict Arnold fought for the colonies during the American Revolution and was even considered a patriotic war hero after being wounded in battle. But in 1780, he made a decision that no one could anticipate. He betrayed his fellow Americans and joined the British army"--
5) Hannibal
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Highlights the life and accomplishments of the great Carthaginian commander who challenged the might of Rome, from his childhood through his legacy and reputation over the years.
6) Sun Tzu
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Highlights the life and accomplishments of the Chinese general and author of "The Art of War," detailing the sparse biographical information available, what life was like in China in the sixth century B.C., and the popularity of his military masterpiece.
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"Ely S. Parker (1828-1895) is one of the most unique, but little-known figures in US history. A member of the Seneca, an Iroquois nation, Parker was an attorney, engineer, and tribal diplomat. Raised on a reservation but schooled at a Catholic institution, he learned English at a young age and became an interpreter for his people. During the American Civil War, he was commissioned as a lieutenant colonel and was the primary draftsman of the terms...
12) Colin Powell
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Traces the life and career of the Army general who became the country's first black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in 1989.
20) Julius Caesar
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[2003]
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A biography of the Roman general and statesman whose brilliant military leadership helped make Rome the center of a vast empire.
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