Pulaski: Vindicated From an Unsupported Charge, Inconsiderately or Malignantly Introduced in Judge Johnson's Sketches of the Life and Correspondence of Major Gen. Nathaniel Greene (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484277790 ISBN 13: 9780484277792

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Pulaski Vindicated presents a focused, spirited defense of a Revolutionary War hero against a controversial critique.

This nonfiction work reexamines claims about Count Pulaski, offering a running account of his life, bravery, and the political currents that shaped his legacy. The text also scrutinizes the claims of a modern biographer, weighing evidence and calling for careful, evidence-based historical judgment.

Two short paragraphs frame the scope and value: it traces Pulaski’s career from Poland to America, and it situates his actions within the larger story of the Revolution and national memory. The tone is measured and historical, aiming to clarify what can be supported by credible sources and what remains disputed.

• A clear portrait of Pulaski’s military service and patriotic motivation.
• Context for the debates surrounding Judge Johnson’s sketches of the era.
• Analysis of how historical narratives are built and contested.
• Insights into how praise and criticism shape public memory of wartime figures.

Ideal for readers of early American history, Revolutionary War biographers, and anyone exploring how critics and historians weigh evidence.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484277790
• ISBN 13: 9780484277792
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 48