The Man in the Mirror: A Life of Benedict Arnold

By Clare Brandt

Book Overview

Shows how the personal insecurities and longings for material wealth of the brilliant military leader undermined his superior qualities and how his transgressions eventually caught up with him. 12,500... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0679401067
• ISBN13: 9780679401063
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Random House
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.5" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Well Reflected

Brandt's "The Man in the Mirror" was about the sixth book I read on Benedict Arnold in the past several years and whether one is pro-Arnold or anti-Arnold I believe that the book takes an objective stance. Compared to similar books, I found it an easy read yet insightful and informative. Chapters are arranged to reveal chronological stages throughout Arnold's life. There's (thankfully) not a lot of fluff or exaggeration, yet the book avoids being weighed down by blandness. A strong attempt is made, as evidenced by the title, to explain Arnold's treasonous motives by examining his inner self and I believe Brandt successfully does so. If one is attempting to gain insight and perspective on the Patriot-Hero then I'd suggest placing Brandt's book near the top of the list, but it would also be helpful to supplement your findings with other titles as well.