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Washington's Spies : The Story of America's First Spy Ring by Alexander Rose (2007, Trade Paperback)
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PublisherRandom House Publishing Group
ISBN-100553383299
ISBN-139780553383294
eBay Product ID (ePID)57031220
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Book TitleWashington's Spies : the Story of America's First Spy Ring
Number of Pages384 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicUnited States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800), Espionage, Intelligence & Espionage, Revolutionary, Military / United States, Presidents & Heads of State
Publication Year2007
IllustratorYes
GenrePolitical Science, True Crime, Biography & Autobiography, History
AuthorAlexander Rose
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight10.4 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"Compelling."--"Publishers Weekly "After five years working on Washington, I knew there was a story to tell about his reliance on spies during the revolutionary war. But I believed the story could never be told because the evidence did not exist. Well, I was wrong, and Alexander Rose tells this important story with style and wit."-- Joseph J. Ellis, "Author of His Excellency: George Washington "Think of Alan Furst with muskets. ... Making brilliant use of documentary sources, Rose gives us intrigue, crossed signals, derring-do, and a priceless slice of 18th-century life."--Richard Brookhiser, author of "Founding Father: Rediscovering George Washington, "Compelling."--"Publishers Weekly" "After working on Washington, I knew there was a story to tell about his reliance on spies during the Revolutionary War. But I believed the story could never be told because the evidence did not exist. Well, I was wrong, and Alexander Rose tells this important story with style and wit." --Joseph Ellis, author of "His Excellency: George Washington " "Making brilliant use of documentary sources, Rose gives us intrigue, crossed signals, derring-do, and a priceless slice of 18th century life...Rose unfolds the story of a Long Island-based spy ring of idealists and misfits who kept George Washington informed of what was going on in enemy-occupied New York." --Richard Brookhiser, author of "Founding Father: Rediscovering George Washington", "Fascinating…. tells how the work of the spies proved to be the tipping point in the summer of 1778, helping Washington begin breaking the stalemate with the British…. [and] brings to light their crucial help in winning American independence."-Dallas Morning News "Compelling."-Publishers Weekly "After working on Washington, I knew there was a story to tell about his reliance on spies during the Revolutionary War. But I believed the story could never be told because the evidence did not exist. Well, I was wrong, and Alexander Rose tells this important story with style and wit."-Joseph Ellis, author ofHis Excellency: George Washington "Making brilliant use of documentary sources, Rose gives us intrigue, crossed signals, derring-do, and a priceless slice of 18th century life…Rose unfolds the story of a Long Island-based spy ring of idealists and misfits who kept George Washington informed of what was going on in enemy-occupied New York." -Richard Brookhiser, author ofFounding Father: Rediscovering George Washington "Rose has used some valuable new historical sources to tell this interesting story…. Excellent."-Deseret Morning News. From the Hardcover edition., "Alexander Rose tells this important story with style and wit." --Pulitzer Prize-winning author Joseph J. Ellis "Fascinating . . . Spies proved to be the tipping point in the summer of 1778, helping Washington begin breaking the stalemate with the British. . . . [Alexander] Rose's book brings to light their crucial help in winning American independence." -- Chicago Tribune "[Rose] captures the human dimension of spying, war and leadership . . . from the naive twenty-one-year-old Nathan Hale, who was captured and executed, to the quietly cunning Benjamin Tallmadge, who organized the ring in 1778, to the traitorous Benedict Arnold." -- The Wall Street Journal "Rose gives us intrigue, crossed signals, derring-do, and a priceless slice of eighteenth-century life. Think of Alan Furst with muskets." --Richard Brookhiser, author of Founding Father "A compelling portrait of [a] rogues' gallery of barkeeps, misfits, hypochondriacs, part-time smugglers, and full-time neurotics that will remind every reader of the cast of a John le Carré novel." --Arthur Herman, National Review From the Hardcover edition., " Fascinating... . tells how the work of the spies proved to be the tipping point in the summer of 1778, helping Washington begin breaking the stalemate with the British... . [and] brings to light their crucial help in winning American independence." -- "Dallas Morning News " " Compelling." -- "Publishers Weekly" " After working on Washington, I knew there was a story to tell about his reliance on spies during the Revolutionary War. But I believed the story could never be told because the evidence did not exist. Well, I was wrong, and Alexander Rose tells this important story with style and wit." -- Joseph Ellis, author of "His Excellency: George Washington " " Making brilliant use of documentary sources, Rose gives us intrigue, crossed signals, derring-do, and a priceless slice of 18th century life... Rose unfolds the story of a Long Island-based spy ring of idealists and misfits who kept George Washington informed of what was going on in enemy-occupied New York." -- Richard Brookhiser, author of "Founding Father: Rediscovering George Washington" " Rose has used some valuable new historical sources to tell this interesting story... . Excellent." -- "Deseret Morning News," "From the Hardcover edition.", "Alexander Rose tells this important story with style and wit." --Pulitzer Prize-winning author Joseph J. Ellis "Fascinating . . . Spies proved to be the tipping point in the summer of 1778, helping Washington begin breaking the stalemate with the British. . . . [Alexander] Rose's book brings to light their crucial help in winning American independence." -- Chicago Tribune "[Rose] captures the human dimension of spying, war and leadership . . . from the naive twenty-one-year-old Nathan Hale, who was captured and executed, to the quietly cunning Benjamin Tallmadge, who organized the ring in 1778, to the traitorous Benedict Arnold." -- The Wall Street Journal "Rose gives us intrigue, crossed signals, derring-do, and a priceless slice of eighteenth-century life. Think of Alan Furst with muskets." --Richard Brookhiser, author of Founding Father "A compelling portrait of [a] rogues' gallery of barkeeps, misfits, hypochondriacs, part-time smugglers, and full-time neurotics that will remind every reader of the cast of a John le Carré novel." --Arthur Herman, National Review, "Fascinating…. tells how the work of the spies proved to be the tipping point in the summer of 1778, helping Washington begin breaking the stalemate with the British…. [and] brings to light their crucial help in winning American independence."-Dallas Morning News "Compelling."-Publishers Weekly "After working on Washington, I knew there was a story to tell about his reliance on spies during the Revolutionary War. But I believed the story could never be told because the evidence did not exist. Well, I was wrong, and Alexander Rose tells this important story with style and wit."-Joseph Ellis, author ofHis Excellency: George Washington "Making brilliant use of documentary sources, Rose gives us intrigue, crossed signals, derring-do, and a priceless slice of 18th century life…Rose unfolds the story of a Long Island-based spy ring of idealists and misfits who kept George Washington informed of what was going on in enemy-occupied New York." -Richard Brookhiser, author ofFounding Father: Rediscovering George Washington, "Fascinating.... tells how the work of the spies proved to be the tipping point in the summer of 1778, helping Washington begin breaking the stalemate with the British.... Yand? brings to light their crucial help in winning American independence."--"Dallas Morning News " "Compelling."--"Publishers Weekly" "After working on Washington, I knew there was a story to tell about his reliance on spies during the Revolutionary War. But I believed the story could never be told because the evidence did not exist. Well, I was wrong, and Alexander Rose tells this important story with style and wit."--Joseph Ellis, author of "His Excellency: George Washington " "Making brilliant use of documentary sources, Rose gives us intrigue, crossed signals, derring-do, and a priceless slice of 18th century life...Rose unfolds the story of a Long Island-based spy ring of idealists and misfits who kept George Washington informed of what was going on in enemy-occupied New York." --Richard Brookhiser, author of "Founding Father: Rediscovering George Washington" "Rose has used some valuable new historical sources to tell this interesting story.... Excellent."--"Deseret Morning News." "From the Hardcover edition.", "Fascinating…. tells how the work of the spies proved to be the tipping point in the summer of 1778, helping Washington begin breaking the stalemate with the British…. [and] brings to light their crucial help in winning American independence."- Dallas Morning News "Compelling."- Publishers Weekly "After working on Washington, I knew there was a story to tell about his reliance on spies during the Revolutionary War. But I believed the story could never be told because the evidence did not exist. Well, I was wrong, and Alexander Rose tells this important story with style and wit."-Joseph Ellis, author of His Excellency: George Washington "Making brilliant use of documentary sources, Rose gives us intrigue, crossed signals, derring-do, and a priceless slice of 18th century life…Rose unfolds the story of a Long Island-based spy ring of idealists and misfits who kept George Washington informed of what was going on in enemy-occupied New York." -Richard Brookhiser, author of Founding Father: Rediscovering George Washington "Rose has used some valuable new historical sources to tell this interesting story…. Excellent."- Deseret Morning News . From the Hardcover edition.
Dewey Decimal973.3/85
SynopsisBased on remarkable new research, an acclaimed historian brings to life the true story of the spy ring that helped America win the Revolutionary War which was led by Gen. George Washington., NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Turn: Washington's Spies, now an original series on AMC Based on remarkable new research, acclaimed historian Alexander Rose brings to life the true story of the spy ring that helped America win the Revolutionary War. For the first time, Rose takes us beyond the battlefront and deep into the shadowy underworld of double agents and triple crosses, covert operations and code breaking, and unmasks the courageous, flawed men who inhabited this wilderness of mirrors--including the spymaster at the heart of it all. In the summer of 1778, with the war poised to turn in his favor, General George Washington desperately needed to know where the British would strike next. To that end, he unleashed his secret weapon: an unlikely ring of spies in New York charged with discovering the enemy's battle plans and military strategy. Washington's small band included a young Quaker torn between political principle and family loyalty, a swashbuckling sailor addicted to the perils of espionage, a hard-drinking barkeep, a Yale-educated cavalryman and friend of the doomed Nathan Hale, and a peaceful, sickly farmer who begged Washington to let him retire but who always came through in the end. Personally guiding these imperfect everyday heroes was Washington himself. In an era when officers were gentlemen, and gentlemen didn't spy, he possessed an extraordinary talent for deception--and proved an adept spymaster. The men he mentored were dubbed the Culper Ring. The British secret service tried to hunt them down, but they escaped by the closest of shaves thanks to their ciphers, dead drops, and invisible ink. Rose's thrilling narrative tells the unknown story of the Revolution-the murderous intelligence war, gunrunning and kidnapping, defectors and executioners--that has never appeared in the history books. But Washington's Spies is also a spirited, touching account of friendship and trust, fear and betrayal, amid the dark and silent world of the spy., NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Turn: Washington's Spies, now an original series on AMC Based on remarkable new research, acclaimed historian Alexander Rose brings to life the true story of the spy ring that helped America win the Revolutionary War. For the first time, Rose takes us beyond the battlefront and deep into the shadowy underworld of double agents and triple crosses, covert operations and code breaking, and unmasks the courageous, flawed men who inhabited this wilderness of mirrors--including the spymaster at the heart of it all. In the summer of 1778, with the war poised to turn in his favor, General George Washington desperately needed to know where the British would strike next. To that end, he unleashed his secret weapon: an unlikely ring of spies in New York charged with discovering the enemy's battle plans and military strategy. Washington's small band included a young Quaker torn between political principle and family loyalty, a swashbuckling sailor addicted to the perils of espionage, a hard-drinking barkeep, a Yale-educated cavalryman and friend of the doomed Nathan Hale, and a peaceful, sickly farmer who begged Washington to let him retire but who always came through in the end. Personally guiding these imperfect everyday heroes was Washington himself. In an era when officers were gentlemen, and gentlemen didn' t spy, he possessed an extraordinary talent for deception--and proved an adept spymaster. The men he mentored were dubbed the Culper Ring. The British secret service tried to hunt them down, but they escaped by the closest of shaves thanks to their ciphers, dead drops, and invisible ink. Rose's thrilling narrative tells the unknown story of the Revolution-the murderous intelligence war, gunrunning and kidnapping, defectors and executioners--that has never appeared in the history books. But Washington's Spies is also a spirited, touching account of friendship and trust, fear and betrayal, amid the dark and silent world of the spy., Based on remarkable new research, acclaimed historian Alexander Rose brings to life the true story of the spy ring that helped America win the Revolutionary War. For the first time, Rose takes us beyond the battlefront and deep into the shadowy underworld of double agents and triple crosses, covert operations and code breaking, and unmasks the courageous, flawed men who inhabited this wilderness of mirrors-- including the spymaster at the heart of it all. In the summer of 1778, with the war poised to turn in his favor, General George Washington desperately needed to know where the British would strike next. To that end, he unleashed his secret weapon: an unlikely ring of spies in New York charged with discovering the enemy' s battle plans and military strategy. Washington' s small band included a young Quaker torn between political principle and family loyalty, a swashbuckling sailor addicted to the perils of espionage, a hard-drinking barkeep, a Yale-educated cavalryman and friend of the doomed Nathan Hale, and a peaceful, sickly farmer who begged Washington to let him retire but who always came through in the end. Personally guiding these imperfect everyday heroes was Washington himself. In an era when officers were gentlemen, and gentlemen didn' t spy, he possessed an extraordinary talent for deception-- and proved an adept spymaster. The men he mentored were dubbed the Culper Ring. The British secret service tried to hunt them down, but they escaped by the closest of shaves thanks to their ciphers, dead drops, and invisible ink. Rose' s thrilling narrative tells the unknown story of the Revolution- the murderous intelligence war, gunrunning and kidnapping, defectors and executioners-- that has never appeared in the history books. But Washington' s Spies is also a spirited, touching account of friendship and trust, fear and betrayal, amid the dark and silent world of the spy. "From the Hardcover edition.", NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Turn: Washington's Spies, now an original series on AMC Based on remarkable new research, acclaimed historian Alexander Rose brings to life the true story of the spy ring that helped America win the Revolutionary War. For the first time, Rose takes us beyond the battlefront and deep into the shadowy underworld of double agents and triple crosses, covert operations and code breaking, and unmasks the courageous, flawed men who inhabited this wilderness of mirrors--including the spymaster at the heart of it all. In the summer of 1778, with the war poised to turn in his favor, General George Washington desperately needed to know where the British would strike next. To that end, he unleashed his secret weapon: an unlikely ring of spies in New York charged with discovering the enemy's battle plans and military strategy. Washington's small band included a young Quaker torn between political principle and family loyalty, a swashbuckling sailor addicted to the perils of espionage, a hard-drinking barkeep, a Yale-educated cavalryman and friend of the doomed Nathan Hale, and a peaceful, sickly farmer who begged Washington to let him retire but who always came through in the end. Personally guiding these imperfect everyday heroes was Washington himself. In an era when officers were gentlemen, and gentlemen didn' t spy, he possessed an extraordinary talent for deception--and proved an adept spymaster. The men he mentored were dubbed the Culper Ring. The British secret service tried to hunt them down, but they escaped by the closest of shaves thanks to their ciphers, dead drops, and invisible ink. Rose's thrilling narrative tells the unknown story of the Revolution-the murderous intelligence war, gunrunning and kidnapping, defectors and executioners--that has never appeared in the history books. But Washington's Spies is also a spirited, touching account of friendship and trust, fear and betrayal, amid the dark and silent world of the spy.
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- Dec 07, 2016
Excellent historical work
After watching the AMC series on TV it was great to see the real story. The TV version had numerous misrepresentations and totally fictional stories added for sensationalism. Unfortunately the actual history is more compelling than the adaptations. After reading the book the Television version was very loosely based on the actual facts and people and places as well as the chronological time periods were presented poorly. The book along with others regarding the spies assisting Washington during the revolution are fantastic insights into the history of the great and dedicated men known as our founding fathers.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 26, 2020
Good reading
This is a book of spying and intrigue. Roger's was a very brutal man but his tactics are still used today buy our own Rangers.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Nov 27, 2019
History, Intrigue and Thriller
The BOOK IS BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN. A TV series "Turn" was based on this book. If American history, intrigue, and thrillers are your cup of tea. Please enjoyVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 14, 2020
Great book on the history that lead up to Benedict Arnold's defection from the Continental Army.
Great book and something I have been looking for a long time.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 05, 2021
Spies in disguise
Who knew? I guess spies were invented long before the CIA. What a fascinating read, I highly recommend it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 12, 2024
Great book, highly recommend for anyone interested in the American Revolution!
Great book, highly recommend for anyone interested in the American Revolution!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jun 12, 2020
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Great used condition.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 16, 2018
Get the read
Great read and the price was right!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Sep 12, 2025
as advertised
A compelling storyVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 13, 2020
Great
Awesome story very compelling and grippingVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
