George Washington's War: The Forging of a Revolutionary Leader and the American PresidencySourcebooks, Inc., 2005 M02 1 - 576 páginas 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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... began forming a thin, icy shield. In the middle, large chunks of flat ice flowed southward. In the distance, in and around Trenton, he saw the Hessians in their bright blue coats with their red collars, straw-colored vests and breeches ...
... began to think about ways in which winter might possibly help him. Perhaps there was a way in which he could harness the snow, ice, sleet, and wind to work in his favor. Pacing in his headquarters at night, he began to formulate a plan ...
... began to move on Christmas Day. Washington knew that it would be bitter cold and that the task of loading his cannons and horses on boats would be difficult. Their passage across the river would be even more arduous. He knew, too, that ...
... began the crossing of the river. They stood in groups, the weather getting colder, the sun receding, the snow on the ground hard against their feet. They moved their legs up and down, as if marching in place, to keep warm. As the night ...
... began to fall, landing softly on the clothes of the men. The snow further impeded the crossing. It caused havoc with the loading of the horses and cannons. Knox, aware that the crossing was running an hour late already, began to bellow ...
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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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George Washington's War: The Forging of a Revolutionary Leader and the ... Bruce Chadwick Vista previa limitada - 2005 |
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