WAR AT SABER POINT: Banastre Tarleton and the British Legion

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Explores the history of Banastre Tarleton and the American Loyalists that he led. Seeks to subvert preconceived notions of patriotism, argues that they were free men as motivated by conscience as the Patriots they battled; each believed that in defending the Crown they were upholding the rule of law and preserving individual liberty. Relies on first-hand accounts -- letters, diaries, and journals -- and other primary sources. Contains 25 illustrations.