The Tragedy of Benedict Arnold An American Life by Joyce Lee Malcom

A vivid and timely re-examination of one of young America's most complicated figures: the war hero turned infamous traitor, Benedict Arnold. 
Proud and talented, history now remembers this conflicted man solely through the lens of his last desperate act of treason. Yet the fall of Benedict Arnold remains one of the Revolutionary period's great puzzles. Why did a brilliant military commander, who repeatedly risked his life fighting the British, who was grievously injured in the line of duty, and fell into debt personally funding his own troops, ultimately became a traitor to the patriot cause?
Historian Joyce Lee Malcolm skillfully unravels the man behind the myth and gives us a portrait of the true Arnold and his world. There was his dramatic victory against the British at Saratoga in 1777 and his troubled childhood in a pre-revolutionary America beset with class tension and economic instability. We witness his brilliant wartime military exploits and learn of his contentious relationship with a newly formed and fractious Congress, fearful of powerful military leaders, like Arnold, who could threaten the nation's fragile demacy.
Throughout, Malcolm weaves in portraits of Arnold's great allies-George Washington, General Schuyler, his beautiful and beloved wife Peggy Shippen, and others-as well as his unrelenting enemy John Adams, British General Clinton, and master spy John Andre. Thrilling and thought-provoking, The Tragedy of Benedict Arnold sheds new light on a man-as well on the nuanced and complicated time in which he lived.
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Review
"An attempt to bring understanding, if not forgiveness, to the story of Benedict Arnold. Examining a variety of primary sources, Malcolm dives further into the psyche of the man synonymous with the word 'traitor.'"
- Kirkus Reviews
"Solid. A readable account of a remarkable life."
- Publishers Weekly
"Acknowledges and builds on more than a century of writings on the subject, bringing a fresh perspective by making use of resources only recently discovered. A compelling read for anyone interested in early American biographies."
- Library Journal
"Malcolm does for Benedict Arnold what Ron Chernow did for Alexander Hamilton, reexamining and redeeming a complex historical figure. Though Malcolm's tome is not as lengthy as Chernow's, she does an excellent job of transforming American history's best-known villain into a war hero who loved his country so much that he gave his heart, soul, and body to the American cause during the Revolutionary War. This adventurous, entertaining read will appeal to a broad audience, and book clubs will thoroughly enjoy this game-changer, a multilayered reassessment of a long misunderstood American."
- Booklist (starred)
"Malcolm makes a forceful case, clearly and fairly."
- The Wall Street Journal [praise for Joyce Lee Malcolm]
"A work of genuine excellence, as persuasive in its argument as it is unsettling in its implications. Malcolm's prose is both vigorous and elegant.                   "
- American Historical Review [praise for Joyce Lee Malcolm]
"In clear, engaging language, Malcolm reconstructs the surroundings, relationships and political atmosphere of the Revolution. A vivid addition to Revolutionary War literature.                   "
- Kirkus Reviews [praise for Joyce Lee Malcolm]

About the Author
Joyce Lee Malcolm is a professor at George Mason University School of Law. She is the author of Guns and Violence; Peter's War; and To Keep and Bear Arms. She lives in Alexandria, Virginia. 

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