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Provides an account of a pivotal moment in american historythe christmas night crossing of the delaware river to mount. The book is primarily about george washington s leadership during the 1776 campaign of the american revolutionary war, culminating with the famous crossing of the delaware river and the subsequent campaign. Washingtons crossing is a book written by david hackett fischer and part of the pivotal moments in american history series. Mccullough is arguably the more engaging, more concise writerbut not only did fischer have a different read, emphasis and details, but in the end washingtons crossing is the stronger, more. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read washington s crossing. David hackett fishers washingtons crossing is possibly one of the best military history books ive ever read. David hackett fischer six months after the declaration of independence, the american revolution was all but lost. At the core of an impeccably researched, brilliantly executed military history is an analysis of george washington s crossing of the delaware river in december 1776 and the resulting destructio. Goodreads members who liked washingtons crossing also liked. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. A meticulous and brilliantly colored account of the period surrounding george washingtons famous sally across the delaware river in 1776. However, fischer doesnt just dump you into the icy delaware river without some background. Six months after the declaration of independence, the american revolution was all but lost. Washingtons crossing pivotal moments in american history.
At the core of an impeccably researched, brilliantly executed military history is an analysis of george washingtons crossing of the delaware river in december 1776 and the resulting destruction of the hessian garrison of trenton and defeat of a british brigade at princeton. I found his long appendex section on how washington s crossing has been used as an icon at least as interesting as the history of the actual action. Washingtons crossing is a story of a young nation forging its way toward independence. Dec 01, 2003 washington s crossing is devoted to an indepth look at the new jersey campaign of the winter of 17761777. David hackett fischers richly textured narrative reveals the crucial role washingtons crossing played in the american revolution. Download file to see previous pages few days later, the washington and his army succeeded in warding off another enemy across the delaware river. Bowmans hill tower five miles north of the village is the second area of the pennsylvania park where you can get a great view of the whole delaware river area. While it could be ripped from todays headlines, this is actually a book about the american revolution. Washingtons crossing by david hackett fischer nook book. Washington s crossing is a pulitzer prizewinning book written by david hackett fischer and part of the pivotal moments in american history series. Washingtons crossing david hackett fischer oxford university. The first meeting of the washington crossing historic park book club will be led by museum curator kimberly mccarty on may 21 at 5. Things have changed dramatically since our revolution, and what people make of it now isnt accurate.
To ask other readers questions about washingtons crossing, please sign up. It is this symbol, this myth of american history, that fischer argues as the turning point for the psychological victory of the revolution, the morale of the american troops locked. This study guide consists of approximately 26 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of washingtons crossing. Its an excellent history of george washingtons first year as commander of the continental army.
Washingtons crossing by david hackett fischer goodreads. In washington s crossing fischer discloses the true difference between what washington and his men fought for and what we now say they fought for. Washington s crossing is at once both rich with detail and eminently readable, scholarly, yet approachable. David hackett fischer s richly textured narrative reveals the crucial role washington s crossing played in the american revolution. Washingtons crossing frames the events of the winter of 17761777 during the american revolution. For all of us, quotes are a great way to remember a book and to carry with us the authors best ideas. Washington s crossing is devoted to an indepth look at the new jersey campaign of the winter of 17761777.
The book might have been more aptly named an american way of war. Washingtons crossing is a rebuke to those who believe that scholarly seriousness and popular appeal cannot exist together. In november 1776, thomas paine decided to publish another pamphlet similar. American revolution themed coloring pages featuring george washington at princeton, george washington crossing the delaware, and a map of the thirteen colonies. Oxford university press, new york, 2004, 564 pages. Thinking that this would be simply another history book, i had an exciting surprise. The book highlights how the startling success of washington and his compatriots not only saved the faltering american revolution, but helped to give it new. Washingtons crossing by david hackett fischer books on. The iconic painting of washington crossing the delaware is indeed a passionate image, but it is certainly stylized.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read washingtons crossing. Fischer writes easily readable prose but covers the period in great detail. Washingtons crossing paperback david hackett fischer oxford. Washingtons crossing paperback david hackett fischer. Washingtons crossing is a pulitzer prizewinning book written by david hackett fischer and part of the pivotal moments in american history series.
This is the best history book of the last ten years. Unlike many other modern history books, washingtons crossing is unapologetically proamerica. Washingtons crossing history, american revolution heritage. I found his long appendex section on how washingtons crossing has been used as an icon at least as interesting as the history of the actual action. Signed by the author without inscription and numbered 769 of on full title. Washington s crossing is a story of a young nation forging its way toward independence. George washington comes across as a true war hero and leader. Here is the question i need to answer, and below is what i. It is primarily about george washington s leadership during the 1776 campaign of the american revolutionary war, culminating with george washington s crossing of the delaware river and the subsequent campaign, with the battle of trenton, the. In david hackett fischers book washingtons crossing, he. However, fischer doesnt just dump ive been reading a lot of american revolutionary history lately, and even so, david hackett fischer s 2003 volume washington s crossing, winner of the pulitzer prize for history, stands out as excellent. Washingtons crossing attempts to adjust our viewpoint of washington and his army.
It is a story of freedom, liberty, discipline, leadership, and perseverance. Washingtons crossing ebook written by david hackett fischer. The winning of continentals over germen force was a major breakthrough in the american revolution history. Washingtons crossing is devoted to an indepth look at the new jersey campaign of the winter of 17761777. Washingtons crossing pivotal moments in american history 9780195181593.
The book highlights how the startling success of washington and his compatriots not only saved the faltering american revolution, but helped to give it new meaning. Wall street journalfishers thoughtful account describes how washington, in a frantic, desparate month, turned his collection of troops into a professional force, not by emulating europeans but by coming up with a model that was distinctly american. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel. Review of washingtons crossing by david hackett fisher. Washington s crossing the town is still small and the area around the actual crossing is easy to interpret as the site of 1776.
However, fischer doesnt just dump ive been reading a lot of american revolutionary history lately, and even so, david hackett fischers 2003 volume washingtons crossing, winner of the pulitzer prize for history, stands out as excellent. Ebook washington s crossing as pdf download portable document. Washingtons crossing by david hackett fischer 2004. Washington s crossing attempts to adjust our viewpoint of washington and his army. Feb 15, 2004 david hackett fischer s new book, washington s crossing, is a highly realistic and wonderfully readable narrative of the same moment that corrects all the inaccuracies in the leutze painting. No single day in history was more decisive for the creation of the united states than christmas 1776.
That 1776 would likely make the stronger impression having been read first. Washingtons crossing by david hackett fischer book report. Washington s crossing by david hackett fischer 2004 paperback. With the battle of trenton and the winter campaign of 177677, david hackett fischer posits that washington established an enduring precedent for american. George washington lost ninety percent of his army and was driven acrossthe delaware river. A powerful british force had routed the americans at new york, occupied three colonies, and advanced. A powerful british force had routed the americans at new york, occupied three colonies, and advanced within sight of philadelphia. Washingtons crossing is an outstanding work of military history, destined to be a classic on the war of independence. In november 1776, thomas paine decided to publish another pamphlet similar to common sense. Oxford university press, feb 1, 2006 history 576 pages. Washingtons crossing by david hackett fischer 9780195181593. At the core of an impeccably researched, brilliantly executed military history is an analysis of george washingtons crossing of the delaware river in december 1776 and the resulting destructio. Blue clothcovered boards with gilt lettering and ornamentation. The meaning of the american revolution can be, and.
In it, the author covers the period from which washington took control of the colonial army, through the disastrous, nearly fatal campaign in new york, to the battles of trenton, princeton, and finally the forage war skirmishes that rage through the end of the winter of 177677. David hackett fischers washingtons crossing 2004, oxford university press, which the new york times describes as a highly realistic and wonderfully readable narrative of the moment famously depicted. In washingtons crossing fischer discloses the true difference between what washington and his men fought for and what we now say they fought for. Dec 31, 2016 an invading force gets bogged down while fighting an insurgency. Under cover of night, washingtons men stole behind the enemy and struck them again, defeating a brigade at princeton. In david hackett fischers book washingtons crossing, he paints a very detailed portrait of the events surrounding one of the most famous battles in american history, the crossing of the delaware river by george washington and the continental army. An invading force gets bogged down while fighting an insurgency. David hackett fischers washingtons crossing 2004, oxford university press, which the new york times describes as a highly realistic and wonderfully readable narrative of the moment famously depicted in the. Jun 09, 2017 washingtons crossing david hackett fischer.
About the author 2006 david hackett fischer is university professor at brandeis university, and the author of such acclaimed volumes as albion s seed, the great wave, paul revere s ride and liberty and freedom. Wall street journalfisher s thoughtful account describes how washington, in a frantic, desparate month, turned his collection of troops into a professional force, not by emulating europeans but by coming up with a model that was distinctly american. If you enjoy good writing and accurate history, this book is for you. Ebook washington s crossing as pdf download portable.
It is primarily about george washingtons leadership during the 1776 campaign of the american revolutionary war, culminating with george washingtons crossing of the delaware river and the subsequent campaign, with the battle of trenton, the. David hackett fischers new book, washingtons crossing, is a highly realistic and wonderfully readable narrative of the same moment that corrects all. A book that has been read but is in good condition. The americans held off a counterattack by lord cornwalliss best troops, then were almost trapped by the british force. A meticulous and brilliantly colored account of the period surrounding george washington s famous sally across the delaware river in 1776. Sit down, youre rocking the boat the new york times. In this edition, page numbers are just like the physical edition. He starts off by examining each of the three armies involved, the american, british, and hessian, looking at where they came from, how they viewed.
The book is primarily about george washingtons leadership during the 1776 campaign of the american revolutionary war, culminating with the famous crossing of the delaware river and the subsequent campaign. This event has been the subject of a famous painting by emanuel leutze which has cast about. Through the bleakest days of the revolution, washington continued to. Despite washingtons ownership of slaves, hamiltons infidelity, and the other human shortcomings of many of the great men involved in the book, fischer doesnt focus on those aspects of their lives.
Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. Bowman s hill tower five miles north of the village is the second area of the pennsylvania park where you can get a great view of the whole delaware river area. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. This superbly wrought book, with its open invitation to a wider public, is just the sort of democratic scholarship that the soldiers of 1776 would have hoped for. Feb 01, 2006 washington s crossing ebook written by david hackett fischer. In this book, david hackett fischer affirms the major importance of this victory, the wisdom of washington, his potential as a commander in. He follows up with more than 180 pages, divided into appendices, source citations, and acknowledgements. David hackett fisher s washington s crossing is possibly one of the best military history books ive ever read. American revolution coloring pages george washingtons. Book report washington crossing the book washington crossing by david hackett fisher details about the war that occurred in 1776 in america. Under cover of night, washingtons men stole behind the enemy and struck them again, defeating a. Mccullough is arguably the more engaging, more concise writerbut not only did fischer have a different read, emphasis and details, but in the end washington s crossing is the stronger, more scholarly book, packed with notes, maps and illustrations. A powerful british force had routed the americans at new york, occupied three colonies and advanced within sight of philadelphia. At the core of an impeccably researched, brilliantly executed military history is an analysis of george washington s crossing of the delaware river in december 1776 and the resulting destruction of the hessian garrison of trenton and defeat of a british brigade at princeton.
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