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The Ascent of George Washington
Author | : John Ferling |
Publsiher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Total Pages | : 453 |
Release | : 2010-05-16 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 9781608190959 |
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A behind-the-scenes portrait of the first president reveals his formidable persuasive talents, careful display of a virtuous public image and leadership capabilities of particular compatibility with a young America. Reprint.
The Education of George Washington
Author | : Austin Washington |
Publsiher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 400 |
Release | : 2014-02-10 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 9781621572206 |
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George Washington—a man of honor, bravery and leadership. He is known as America’s first President, a great general, and a humble gentleman, but how did he become this man of stature? The Education of George Washington answers this question with a new discovery about his past and the surprising book that shaped him. Who better to unearth them than George Washington’s great-nephew, Austin Washington? Most Washington fans have heard of “The Rules of Civility” and learned that this guided our first President. But that’s not the book that truly made George Washington who he was. In The Education of George Washington, Austin Washington reveals the secret that he discovered about Washington’s past that explains his true model for conduct, honor, and leadership—an example that we could all use. The Education of George Washington also includes a complete facsimile of the forgotten book that changed George Washington's life.
The First of Men
Author | : John E. Ferling |
Publsiher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 616 |
Release | : 2010-02-04 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 9780199742271 |
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Written by John Ferling, one of America's leading historians of the Revolutionary era, The First of Men offers an illuminating portrait of George Washington's life, with emphasis on his military and political career. Here is a riveting account that captures Washington in all his complexity, recounting not only Washington's familiar sterling qualities--courage, industry, ability to make difficult decisions, ceaseless striving for self-improvement, love of his family and loyalty to friends--but also his less well known character flaws. Indeed, as Ferling shows, Washington had to overcome many negative traits as he matured into a leader. The young Washington was accused of ingratitude and certain of his letters from this period read as if they were written by "a pompous martinet and a whining, petulant brat." As commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, he lost his temper more than once and indulged flatterers. Aaron Burr found him "a boring, colorless person." As president, he often believed the worst about individual officials. Ferling concludes that Washington's personality and temperament were those of "a self-centered and self-absorbed man, one who since youth had exhibited a fragile self-esteem." And yet he managed to realize virtually every grand design he ever conceived. Ferling's Washington is driven, fired by ambition, envy, and dreams of fame and fortune. Yet his leadership and character galvanized the American Revolution--probably no one else could have kept the war going until the master stroke at Yorktown--and helped the fledgling nation take, and survive, its first unsteady steps. This superb paperback makes available once again an unflinchingly honest and compelling biography of the father of our country.
The Life of George Washington
Author | : John Marshall |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 544 |
Release | : 1805 |
Genre | : Electronic Book |
ISBN | : OXFORD:590657157 |
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George Washington s Surprise Attack
Author | : Phillip Thomas Tucker |
Publsiher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 956 |
Release | : 2016-08-23 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781510719736 |
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Extensively researched and superbly argued in Tucker’s compelling narrative, this in-depth examination of George Washington’s ‘military miracle’ at the Battle of Trenton unquestionably confirms the vital importance of that stunning victory.” —Jerry D. Morelock, PhD, editor in chief at Armchair General Like many historical events, the American Revolution is sometimes overlooked, ignored, or minimized by historians because of common shrouding in romantic myth or interference from stubborn stereotypes. Here historian Phillip Thomas Tucker provides an in-depth look at the events of the Battle of Trenton, weeding out fiction and legend and presenting new insights and analysis. Stories from many forgotten individuals of the war, including officers and soldiers from both sides, bring to life the Continental Army’s desperate circumstances and shocking victory. Myths that Tucker debunks include the Hessians’ slovenly drunkenness, Washington acting alone in creating the attack strategy, and Rall’s incompetence as a leader largely contributing to his troops’ defeat. By exploring the forgotten aspects of one of America’s most famous battles, revealing Trenton’s story proves to be even more fascinating. In the end, America’s founding was nothing short of miraculous, and no chapter of America’s story was more miraculous than Washington’s improbable success at the battle of Trenton, where America’s fate was decided to almost everyone’s amazement on a dark, snowy morning. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
George Washington
Author | : Laurie Calkhoven |
Publsiher | : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 134 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1402735464 |
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Presents the life and accomplishments of the American hero, who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution and who became the first president of the United States.
George Washington
Author | : Candice F. Ransom |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 52 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Presidents |
ISBN | : 0760728305 |
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Describes the life and accomplishments of the first president of the United States.
The Writings of George Washington Life of Washington
Author | : George Washington,Jared Sparks |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 658 |
Release | : 1837 |
Genre | : Presidents |
ISBN | : NYPL:33433081765491 |
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