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Assault at West Point: The Court Martial of Johnson Whittaker
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Assault at West Point: The Court Martial of Johnson Whittaker Soft cover - 1994

by Marszalek, John F

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Don Mills, Ontario, Canada: Collier Books, 1994. First Thus . Soft cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. (1st paperback) Very large, heavy softcover, glossy wrappers with photo-illustration of cadet near tent on front, color photo from film on back wrapper, 330 pages, photo section. Tiny crease at bottom front tip, creased at back tips. Very Good.
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  • Title Assault at West Point: The Court Martial of Johnson Whittaker
  • Author Marszalek, John F
  • Binding Soft cover
  • Edition First Thus
  • Condition Used - Very Good
  • Pages 330
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Collier Books, Don Mills, Ontario, Canada
  • Date 1994
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 40493
  • ISBN 9780020345152 / 0020345151
  • Weight 1.17 lbs (0.53 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.34 x 6.72 x 0.89 in (21.18 x 17.07 x 2.26 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 1851-1899
    • Ethnic Orientation: African American
    • Topical: Black History
  • Library of Congress subjects Whittaker, Johnson Chesnut - Trials,, Trials (Military offenses) - New York
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 93042861
  • Dewey Decimal Code 347.303

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From the rear cover

In "Assault at West Point", John F. Marszalek, the highly acclaimed author of "Sherman: A Soldier's Passion for Order", has written a dramatic account of one of the most momentous trials in American history. Set in the 1880s, this riveting story focuses on Whittaker, a former slave who became the third black to enter West Point. Like his two predecessors, he was ostracized for the entire three years of his training. One morning Whittaker didn't show up for drill. He was found in his room, unconscious, tied tightly to the bed, with blood streaming from his head. In a trial that received major attention from the press, Whittaker was accused of faking the crime to get sympathy from the public and from his professors. Author Marszalek weaves his rich narrative from historical records to tell how Whittaker sought justice against all odds. Now the basis if the Showtime original movie "Assault at West Point", this compelling work brings to life a case that rocked the country and involved the highest reaches of power-- and vividly demonstrates the impact of racism on teh fabric of American society.

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About the author

John F. Marszalek is W. L. Giles Distinguished Professor of History Emeritus, Mississippi State University.