Benedict Arnold

Benedict Arnold

A Life From Beginning to End

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Read by: Derek Jeck

Language: English

Length: 1 hour and 3 minutes

Publisher: Hourly History

Release date: 2017-08-07

Benedict Arnold: a name that has become synonymous with betrayal. However, this wasn't always the case. At one time he was General (and future first president) George Washington's trusted advisor in the struggle against the British. What caused this turncoat to turn his revolutionary ambitions inside out to match the crimson of the British? What brought on one of the most famous treacheries in history?

Inside you will learn about:

  • A revolutionary in his own right
  • On the eve of revolution
  • The war rages
  • Independence Day
  • Marriage of destiny
  • America's wayward son
  • And much more!

It has long been perceived as a historical enigma, but in this book we are going to tackle it. Listen to learn what turned a man who could have potentially been one of the greatest military heroes of American history - and perhaps even a future president himself - switch course and betray his country in such a devastating way. Listen to learn the true story about Benedict Arnold.