George Washington's War: The Forging of a Revolutionary Leader and the American PresidencySourcebooks, Inc., 2005 M02 1 - 576 pages How a young general shaped a nation — a fascinating account of George Washington as he faced a war and came out as America's first president The American Revolution was won not on the battlefields, but through the mind of George Washington. One of America's founding fathers, Washington's story is one that influenced how our entire nation was built. A compulsively readable narrative and extensive history, George Washington's War illuminates how during the war's winter months the young general created a new model of leadership that became the model for the American presidency. Through hardships, loss, and the brutal conditions of war, Washington led his men with cunning and grace, demonstrating the strong and endearing qualities that led him to become America's most beloved patriot. |
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... Governor Jonathan Trumbull about the troop crisis that " I am almost led to despair " and informing Rhode Island Governor Nicholas Cooke that " the prospects are gloomy . " He was just as grim in notes to army colleagues , complaining ...
... Governor Dinwiddie, who sent Washington on a mis- sion through the Ohio Territory to take a message to the French at Lake Erie warning them to stop building forts and to withdraw from the area. Washington and a guide, Christopher Gist ...
... governor awarded him a bonus, pro- moted him to full colonel, and gave him control of the colony's one thou- sand–man defensive force. Virginians saw in him a young man who was not only brave, but extremely cool and creative. He was ...
... Governor's Palace. She soon found herself pursued by many young men mildly in love with her and very much in love with her money. Martha Custis and George Washington had met at several balls and parties, but did not engage in a long ...
... Governor's mansion, where he played against Governor Dunmore for hours. He loved horseracing. Washington put up purses for horse races and then bet heavily on them at tracks in Williamsburg, Alexan- dria, and Annapolis. He also bet on ...
Contents
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The Army Will Die | 71 |
The Patriot King | 101 |
Rebuilding the Army | 137 |
The Armys War Machine | 171 |
Valley Forge | 193 |
The Angel of Death | 231 |
A Hero Turned Traitor | 367 |
The Great Slavery Debate | 403 |
Coup dEtat | 433 |
Cincinnatus | 447 |
I Do Solemnly Swear | 463 |
Acknowledgments | 501 |
Bibliography | 503 |
Notes | 513 |
The Fall From Grace | 253 |
A New American Army | 279 |
Starving to Death | 305 |
A War of Attrition and Ungrateful Hearts | 335 |
Index | 563 |
About the Author | 570 |
Back Cover | 587 |
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