Nathaniel Philbrick coming to DIESEL, A Bookstore

DIESEL, A Bookstore in Brentwood proudly welcomes Nathaniel Philbrick to the store to discuss his new book, Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the Fate of the American Revolution, on Thursday, May 26th at 6:30pm.  

From the New York Times bestselling author of In The Heart of the Sea comes a surprising account of the middle years of the American Revolution, and the tragic relationship between George Washington and Benedict Arnold.

Valiant Ambition is a complex, controversial, and dramatic portrait of a people in crisis and the war that gave birth to a nation. The focus is on loyalty and personal integrity, evoking a Shakespearean tragedy that unfolds in the key relationship of Washington and Benedict Arnold, an impulsive but sympathetic hero whose misfortunes at the hands of self-serving politicians fatally destroy his faith in the legitimacy of the rebellion. As a country wary of tyrants suddenly must figure out how it should be led, Washington’s unmatched ability to rise above the petty politics of his time enables him to win the war that really matters.

**Please Note: This is a ticketed event. Purchase an advance copy of Valiant Ambition to get a ticket and to reserve one seat. Please call the Brentwood store for details, 310.576.9960.