{"product_id":"alexander-hamilton-and-the-battle-of-yorktown-october-1781-the-winning-of-american-independence-9781510769359","title":"Alexander Hamilton and the Battle of Yorktown, October 1781: The Winning of American Independence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eAlexander Hamilton played a crucial role in the American Revolution by leading the assault on Redoubt Number Ten and capturing it, ensuring the defeat and surrender of Lord Cornwallis's army. This book highlights Hamilton's significant contributions to the battle and his role in changing the course of world history. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 320 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 08 December 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Skyhorse Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlexander Hamilton's crucial role in the American Revolution's decisive battle of Yorktown is explored in Alexander Hamilton and the Battle of Yorktown, October 1781. This groundbreaking book, the first in nearly two and a half centuries, sheds light on Hamilton's significant contributions to securing the most pivotal victory of the war. Previous biographies of Hamilton, even the highly regarded ones, have downplayed the young lieutenant colonel's overall importance and battlefield performance at Yorktown, which played a pivotal role in forcing the surrender of Lord Cornwallis's army.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHamilton led the assault on strategic Redoubt Number Ten, situated on the left flank of the British defensive line, and successfully captured the defensive bastion. This achievement ensured the defeat and surrender of Cornwallis's army, which marked the end of the American Revolution and had a profound impact on world history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile Hamilton's story is well-known through Lin Manual Miranda's Broadway hit \"Hamilton,\" Alexander Hamilton and the Battle of Yorktown, October 1781 provides a fresh perspective on his vital role in this pivotal battle. Written by renowned historian Phillip Thomas Ticker, PhD, the book delves deep into Hamilton's actions and strategies, highlighting his contributions to the American victory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn conclusion, Alexander Hamilton and the Battle of Yorktown, October 1781 is a must-read for anyone interested in the American Revolution and the founding father of the American financial system. Through its detailed analysis and compelling storytelling, the book sheds light on Hamilton's overlooked role in the most important battle of the war, providing a new understanding of his contributions to American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 510g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 229 x 152 x 30 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781510769359\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phillip Thomas Tucker","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44102521651450,"sku":"9781510769359","price":14.64,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1671190513747_book.jpg?v=1671359114","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/alexander-hamilton-and-the-battle-of-yorktown-october-1781-the-winning-of-american-independence-9781510769359","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}