The ascent of George Washington : the hidden political genius of an American icon

The ascent of George Washington : the hidden political genius of an American icon

1st U.S. ed.

New York : Bloomsbury Press, 2009.

xxiii, 438 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 25 cm.

923.173 W318ferj 2009 MB

(OCoLC)259266770

Author describes Washington who was not only not above politics, but a canny infighter--a master of persuasion, manipulation, and deniability. During the revolutionary war, Washington used his skills to steer the Continental Army through crises that would have broken less determined men; he squeezed out rivals and defused dissent. Ending the war as a national hero, Washington "allowed" himself to be pressed into the presidency, guiding the nation with the same brilliantly maintained pose of selfless public interest.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [383]-423) and index.
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Author describes Washington who was not only not above politics, but a canny infighter--a master of persuasion, manipulation, and deniability. During the revolutionary war, Washington used his skills to steer the Continental Army through crises that would have broken less determined men; he squeezed out rivals and defused dissent. Ending the war as a national hero, Washington "allowed" himself to be pressed into the presidency, guiding the nation with the same brilliantly maintained pose of selfless public interest.

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