John Burgoyne
General John Burgoyne (24 February 1722 – 4 August 1792) was a British general, dramatist and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1761 to 1792. He first saw action during the Seven Years' War when he participated in several battles, most notably during the Portugal campaign of 1762.Burgoyne is best known for his role in the American Revolutionary War. He designed an invasion scheme and was appointed to command a force moving south from Canada to split away New England and end the rebellion. Burgoyne advanced from Canada but his slow movement allowed the Americans to concentrate their forces. Instead of coming to his aid according to the overall plan, the British Army in New York City moved south to capture Philadelphia. Burgoyne fought two small battles near Saratoga but was surrounded by American forces and, with no relief in sight, surrendered his entire army of 6,200 men on 17 October 1777. His surrender, according to the historian Edmund Morgan, "was a great turning point of the war, because it won for Americans the foreign assistance which was the last element needed for victory". France had been supplying the North American colonists since the spring of 1776. Burgoyne and his officers returned to England; the enlisted men became prisoners of war. He came under sharp criticism when he returned to London.
The rise of the politically friendly Shelburne ministry in 1782 saw a brief revival of his military career. He was appointed commander-in-chief of crown forces in Ireland and appointed colonel of the 4th Regiment of Foot. However the return to power of the Tories in 1784 marked the end of Burgoyne's active service.
Burgoyne was also an accomplished playwright, known for his works such as ''The Maid of the Oaks'' and ''The Heiress'', but his plays never reached the fame of his military career. He served as a member of the House of Commons for many years, sitting for the seats of Midhurst and Preston. Provided by Wikipedia
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Richard Cœur De Lion An Historical Romance. From the French Of Monsr. Sedaine. As Performed At the Theatre-Royal, Drury-Lane by Burgoyne, John
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The Maid Of the Oaks: a New Dramatic Entertainment As It Is Performed At the Theatre-Royal, In Drury-Lane by Burgoyne, John
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The Lord Of the Manor, a Comic Opera, As It Is Performed At the Theatre Royal Drury-Lane, With a Preface By the Author by Burgoyne, John
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The Heiress A Comedy In Five Acts. By Lieut. General John Burgoyne. As Performed At the Theatre-Royal Drury-Lane by Burgoyne, John
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A supplement to The state of the expedition from Canada : containing General Burgoyne's orders, respecting the principal movements, and operations of the army to the raising of the... by Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792
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A letter from Lieut. Gen. Burgoyne to his constituents, upon his late resignation; with the correspondence between the secretaries of war and him, relative to his return to America... by Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792
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Orderly book of Lieut. Gen. John Burgoyne, from his entry into the state of New York until his surrender at Saratoga, 16th Oct. 1777. From the original manuscript deposited at Was... by Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792
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A state of the expedition from Canada, as laid before the House of Commons, by Lieutenant-General Burgoyne, and verified by Evidence; by Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792
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A letter from Lieut. Gen. Burgoyne to his constituents, upon his late resignation; with the correspondences between the secretaries of war and him, relative to his return to Americ... by Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792
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A state of the expedition from Canada. by Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792
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Copy of Gen. Burgoyne's answer (dated July 8, 1775) to Gen. Lee's letter of June 7, 1775. by Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792
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The maid of the oaks : a new dramatic entertainment. : As it is performed at the Theatre-Royal, in Drury-Lane. : [Six lines from the prologue]. by Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792
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The speech of a general officer in the House of Commons, February 20th, 1775. by Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792
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Substance of General Burgoyne's speeches at court-martial : held at Cambridge, for the trial of Colonel Henley, for stabbing Corporal Rieves, of the 47th Regiment. by Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792
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The lord of the manor : a comic opera : as it is performed at the Theatre Royal, Drury-Lane : with a preface by the author. by Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792
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The lord of the manor : a comic opera, in three acts. : As performed with universal applause by the American Company. by Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792
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The speech of a general officer, in the House of Commons, February 20th, 1775. by Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792
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The genius of birds / by Ackerman, Jennifer, 1959-
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A brief examination of the plan and conduct of the northern expedition in America, in 1777. And of the surrender of the army under the command of Lieutenant-General Burgoyne /
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A manager's guide to self-development / by Pedler, Mike 1944-
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