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From the Battlefield to the Stage
Known today chiefly for his surrender to the American forces at Saratoga, New York, in 1777, General John Burgoyne was one of the most interesting – and extraordinary – figures of the eighteenth century. In From the Battlefield to the Stage Norman Poser provides a rounded biography, covering not only the Saratoga campaign but also elements of Burgoyne’s eventful life that have never been adequately explored. At the age of twenty-eight, Burgoyne eloped with Charlotte Stanley, the daughter of the immensely wealthy and influential Earl of Derby. Though initially furious, the earl, convinced of the young officer’s good character, eventually forgave the couple, and the Stanley family beca...
John Burgoyne
A biography of the British general whose defeat at the Battle of Saratoga in 1777 was a turning point in the war.
John Burgoyne of Saratoga
Biografi over den engelske general Burgoyne, også kaldet "Gentleman-Johnny", som fik stor betydning under Frihedskrigen i syttenhundredetallet, idet han gik over til fjenden.
The Heiress
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