Christian McBurney has written five books on the American Revolutionary War, including Kidnapping the Enemy: The Special Operations to Capture Generals Charles Lee & Richard Prescott. His published articles include one in MHQ: The Journal of Military History, on the British attempt to abduct George Washington, which was nominated by the U.S. Army Historical Foundation as best magazine article for 2017. He also publishes Rhode Island’s leading history blog (www.smallstatebighistory.com). He is an attorney in Washington, D.C.
...expertly attempts to set the record straight regarding Gen. George Washington's talented but ill-tempered second in command. -- Journal of the American Revolution ...an impressive and iconoclastic contribution to the growing library of American Revolutionary War histories and George Washington biographies. -- ProtoView An extraordinary and meticulous work of detailed and documented scholarship, George Washington's Nemesis: The Outrageous Treason and Unfair Court Martial of Major General Charles Lee during the American Revolution is an impressive and iconoclastic contribution. -- Midwest Book Review A masterful job . . . and well-rounded view. . . . A must-read for any serious student of the American Revolution who wants to learn more about the life and controversies of Maj. Gen. Charles Lee. -- Dr. Sean Heuvel George Washington's Nemesis uniquely reads as a highly engaging criminal investigation... -- The Colonial Review