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American Revolution (1775-1783) Founding Fathers of the United States Hamilton, Alexander 1757-1804 New York (N.Y.) History Revolution, 1775-1783 Drama New York (State) New York Spies Spies United States History 18th century Drama United States United States History Revolution, 1775-1783 Military intelligence Drama United States History Revolution, 1775-1783 Secret service DramaSummary: Tells the story of the struggle for freedom by thousands of African-American ex-slaves who fled Southern plantations to fight behind British lines in the American War of Independence. Follows their dream of a journey to freedom in bone-chilling Nova Scotia and Sierra Leone. Features the stories of Englishman John Clarkson, a passionate advocate of the abolition of slavery, and two African men,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: BBC Video 2008
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV ROUSummary: They were the most legendary and respected politicians, statesmen and warriors of history's first republic since the days of ancient Rome. They were also traitors and smugglers, rabble rousers and hot-heads, unfaithful husbands and prodigious drinkers. Our "Founding Fathers" were, in fact, human beings. Gain a fascinating glimpse behind the images on the marble busts and faces on our dollar...
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Publisher / Publication Date: A & E Television Networks 2000
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: TURN: Washington's Spies takes viewers into the stirring and treacherous world of the Revolutionary War and America's first spy ring. In this season, the Patriot cause has suffered the crushing loss of their capital city of Philadelphia to the British. Washington's army faces desertion and death, and the embattled General faces conspirators from within his own ranks, as well as personal demons...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV TURSummary: A historical thriller set during the Revolutionary War. Abe Woodhull is a farmer living in British-occupied Long Island who bands together with his friends to from the Culper Ring, an unlikely team of secret agents who not only went on to help George Washington turn the tide of the war, but also gave birth to modern spycraft.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV TURSummary: ""History looks at the professional and personal lives of the country's Founding Fathers and early patriots. With celebrities providing the voices of the national heroes, they argue amongst themselves through the major events of the American Revolution. Ultimately, the Founding Fathers face the monumental task of framing a federal constitution for the 13 states. From bitter rivalries and spy...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014