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Taking place during the most critical period of our nation's birth, The First Conspiracy tells a remarkable and previously untold piece of American history that not only reveals George Washington's character, but also illuminates the origins of America's counterintelligence movement that led to the modern day CIA.
In 1776, an elite group of soldiers were handpicked to serve as George Washington's bodyguards. Washington trusted them; relied on them. But unbeknownst to Washington, some of them were part of a treasonous plan. In the months leading up to the Revolutionary War, these traitorous soldiers, along with the Governor of New York, William Tryon, and Mayor David Mathews, launched a deadly plot against the most important member of the military: George Washington himself. This is the story of the secret plot and how it was revealed. It is a story of leaders, liars, counterfeiters, and jailhouse confessors. It also shows just how hard the battle was for George Washington and how close America was to losing the Revolutionary War. In this historical page-turner, New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer teams up with American history writer and documentary television producer, Josh Mensch to unravel the shocking true story behind what has previously been a footnote in the pages of history. Drawing on extensive research, Meltzer and Mensch capture in riveting detail how George Washington not only defeated the most powerful military force in the world, but also uncovered the secret plot against him in the tumultuous days leading up to July 4, 1776.Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1250257670
ISBN13:9781250257673
Release Date:January 2020
Publisher:Flatiron Books
Length:432 Pages
Weight:0.84 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 5.4" x 8.2"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Top of the list from this Author!
Published by Larissa , 1 year ago
Captivating! My husbands favorite book the year. Very well written characters which makes every page fascinating.
Loved it!!
Published by Jeannine , 1 year ago
I loved this book. So many parts of history we never learned about. Lots of unexpected twists.
interesting - left me wanting more
Published by Ed , 5 years ago
This was a well done - well organized book. I enjoyed the way the authors painted the setting of the time and revealed the plot that developed against George Washington - however it left me wanting for more. Not because the authors were lacking but because there were not enough records and or documentation of some of what happened. Nevertheless a great read and the writing flowed perfectly.
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