The Real Benedict Arnold by Jim Murphy went in depth and detailed the life of Benedict Arnold. Murphy's purpose in writing this book about Benedict Arnold was to expose some of the rumors and popular tales that have been added to Benedict Arnold's life so that we can see him fairly and objectively. He wanted to lay out the facts about Benedict Arnold's life and help the reader understand more fully who Benedict was and the motivations that led to his treasonous plans. Although it lacked key documents from Benedict's life, it nevertheless provided an accurate account that allowed readers to gain a better understanding of Benedict's life, the reasons he became a traitor, and the truth behind the lies that smeared Benedict's name. the book is well written and provides good information about Benedetto, Murphy fails to capture the reader's attention at first. The book doesn't get interesting until the actual betrayal is discussed within the book. Most readers will have difficulty reading this book because it lacks interest in the common, everyday person. Murphy's style is very formal and original, however an average person would find this book difficult to read due to the words he used in the book. This book would ideally interest people who like battle strategies, details and history in general. Unlike other books, The Real Benedict Arnold doesn't just discuss Benedict being a traitor, but discusses his life in general. It gives the reader an understanding of Benedict as a person and not just Benedict as an American traitor. Murphy makes the reader see Benedict as another person who made a bad choice in life and who just happened to become famous from... middle of paper... overall Murphy did a great job telling the story story by Benedict Arnold. He provided good evidence to support his thesis and corrected the lies placed on Benedict's name. Murphy lacked enthusiasm throughout the book, but it was still a fascinating read. Murphy failed to appeal to what the common person would want to read. I would not recommend this book to anyone unless they like history and details about military battles. Although Benedict was a traitor to America, Murphy helped him explain why and provide a better understanding of the events that led him to decide to betray. Murphy does an incredible job of showing who Benedict really was by telling the reader what is known about his childhood and adolescence and helps us understand Benedict's personality. Anyone who reads this book will surely have a different view of the traitor Benedict Arnold.