This is a short
biography on the hero of American Revolution who subsequently defected to the
British side thereby becoming one of the most hated figures in American history;
Benedict Arnold.
The book starts
with his Puritan upbringing and how he developed a subsequent hatred towards
the British, the duel he had with a certain British General and his heroic
fight against the British at Quebec, by which he got noticed by George
Washington very quickly. The book then moves on to his disgruntlement over
being denied promotion to Brigadier General; and his subsequent defection to
the British wherein it was alleged that his loyalist in-laws were influential
in this decision.
The book covered
all aspects of a highly controversial figure, his early life, how he developed hatred
towards the British, his early achievements in the military. It also brought
out his personality as someone who looked at ends more than means, wherein, he
willingly readmitted a defector (who should’ve been tried for treason) who
offered to fight along his side. The book also brought out the extent of
influence brought in by his in-laws well, the meetings he had with British
generals, etc.
What I felt was
that the book covered his British life very little; his conquests for the
British was barely touched upon and his eventual exile to London was skipped,
with only a bare mention that he died in 1801 in London.
The book was
short and conveyed the information that was required, for a short read.
Considering the same, I would award the book a rating of six.
Rating – 6/10
Have a nice day,
Andy
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