Silas Deane, Revolutionary War Diplomat and Politician |
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| Author:
| Van, Milton C. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7864-7252-9 |
| Publication Date: | May 2013 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $29.95USD $3.00 |
Book Description:
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Silas Deane was the victim of one of the most vicious character assassination conspiracies ever carried out in the Revolutionary War era. However, his political strength kept growing and in 1776 Congress appointed him America's first secret agent to secure military supplies from France for Washington's army. This biography is written on the man himself and his actions and reactions in given situations and events.
Silas Deane was the victim of one of the most vicious character assassination conspiracies ever carried out in the Revolutionary War era. However, his political strength kept growing and in 1776 Congress appointed him America's first secret agent to secure military supplies from France for Washington's army. This biography is written on the man himself and his actions and reactions in given situations and events.