Washington's Spies: The Story of America's First Spy Ring, (Paperback)

from hereandthere

I read this 3 to 10 pages at a time, right before bed, for several months. Don't get me wrong. It is an interesting enough tale of Revolutionary War spying, and conveys all sorts of fascinating detail about the politics, religious and cultural dimensions of colonial life, as well as General Washi...

from Arkrayder

Well written and researched. The author really weaves a great tale from historical facts and draws the reader along into the intrigue.

from connianne

I love the AMC TV series TURN which is based off of this book. This book, however, is quite different in my opinion. It is the factual and historical information about Washington's spy ring and to that point, it is very dry. I like history too and this give information that makes history even mor...

from cmford0924

A good read, but not for the casual reader. If you are not a history buff then this book will not be for you. Admittedly, I only read it because I enjoyed AMC's Turn so much. I learned a lot about the characters and enjoyed the book. Keep a dictionary close as you read it.

from TZYuhas

Washington's Spies is more a story about Benjamin Tallmadge and the Culper spy ring, than a comprehensive account of the sources of intelligence Washington received while Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. Rose engages the reader in the challenges and exploits of the notorious Culper spy...