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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... " according to Richard Henry Lee of Virginia , a delegate to Congress who watched them as he packed his own bags to flee . " The enemy move rapidly this way,” wrote Congressional delegate William Hooper. “It was 6 George Washington's War.
... wrote about Howe , " I do not see what is to hinder him as ten days more will put an end to the existence of our army . " Washington frantically sought help in a flurry of letters to politicians and generals , writing Connecticut ...
... wrote Captain Rodney . The men were as focused as their leader . That new feeling was expressed a few days earlier , when they sensed that something was going to happen . A Connecticut soldier wrote his wife : " As for what few troops ...
... was out of time. “Every man of interest and every lover of his country must strain his credit upon such an occasion. No time is to be lost.” Morris wrote back that he was overwhelmed with earlier requests Christmas, 1776 23.
The Forging of a Revolutionary Leader and the American Presidency Bruce Chadwick. Morris wrote back that he was overwhelmed with earlier requests from Washington and Congress and had little time to raise money for what amounted to an ...
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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