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A BOOK FOR THE 250th ANNIVERSARY OF THE WAR OF INDEPENDENCE IN 2026
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The Journal for the Society of Army Historical Research, Vol. 104 No. 417, pages 202 – 203 (la crème de la crème of military history magazines) has published a review of my book, ending by highly recommending that readers buy it.
Robert Lacey, the well-known royal biographer, wrote:
"I hope that the ghost of Charles Asgill will visit your new address to renew his thanks for all you have done to restore our knowledge of his life. The story you tell is so taut, well-written and revealing.
I wish you well in your new home — and a very happy Christmas.
With all good wishes,
Robert x x "
Professor Gregory Urwin from Temple University, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, USA wrote:
“ I can testify to the incredible dedication and the many years of intense research you've invested in this project. Anyone interested in the Yorktown Campaign, its aftermath, and the character of George Washington should read this book.”
When Anne Ammundsen decided to pursue her family history, an extraordinary story on her maternal line dropped into her lap. She soon found herself up against George Washington’s account of the 1782 “Asgill Affair”; but with the discovery of a hitherto unknown letter by British officer Charles Asgill, written two and a half centuries earlier, she knew that her life’s purpose was to challenge the records and set them straight. She has had several articles published, but this book gives her the opportunity to cover the wider story. George Washington’s reputation meant a lot to him, and he went to great lengths to preserve it for posterity. Unfortunately, he did so at the expense of the reputation of a young British officer, who has been regarded as a scoundrel ever since. Washington could not have known that Charles Asgill’s descendant would turn up to ensure the reputation of this officer was restored, by using primary sources to set the record straight. As will be seen on the pages of this book, Asgill honoured his family motto: Sui Oblitus Commodi (regardless of his own interests). And, as Washington once wrote: “Truth will ultimately prevail where pains is taken to bring it to light”. Numerous illustrations, nine appendices, a bibliography, and an index to full-names, places and subjects add to the value of this work.
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