The ascent of George Washington: the hidden political genius of an American icon
Even compared to his fellow founders, George Washington stands tall. Our first president has long been considered a stoic hero, holding himself above the rough-and-tumble politics of his day. Now historian John Ferling peers behind that image, carefully burnished by Washington himself, to show us a...
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| Zusammenfassung: | Even compared to his fellow founders, George Washington stands tall. Our first president has long been considered a stoic hero, holding himself above the rough-and-tumble politics of his day. Now historian John Ferling peers behind that image, carefully burnished by Washington himself, to show us a leader who was not only not above politics, but a canny infighter--a master of persuasion, manipulation, and deniability. In the War of Independence, 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. Ferling argues that not only was Washington one of America's most adroit politicians--the proof of his genius is that he is no longer thought of as a politician at all.--From publisher description. |
| Beschreibung: | Includes bibliographical references Erscheint: Juni 2009 |
| Beschreibung: | XXIII, 438, [16] S. Ill., Kt. |
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| adam_text | Titel: The ascent of George Washington
Autor: Ferling, John E
Jahr: 2009
Contents
Preface xvii
Introduction: The Founding FatherWho
Wielded Power Without Ambition 1
Part One: Rise from Obscurity
1 Solcher for Virginia: An Introduction to Politics 9
2 The Burgess: George Washington,Virginia
PoHtician 46
Part TAvo: American Hero
3 The Crucial FirstYear: Boston, 1775?1776 83
4 The War in 1776-1777: In the Depths of Despair 104
5 The Untouchable: General Washington s
Great Crisis 140
6 Victory and Glory 182
Part Three: First in the Hearts of His Countrymen
7 Washington and the Politics oflntrigue:
TotheEndoftheWar 221
8 Soaring to the Pinnacle 245
Contents
9 President of the United States: The First Term,
1789-1792 278
10 Endless Crises: Washingtons Second Term,
1793-1797 308
11 The Sand Runs Out 351
Reckoning 367
Select Bibliography 375
Abbreviations 379
Notes 383
Index 425
Maps
Washington^ Virginia and Western Country ix
Boston andVicinity x
New York and Connecticut xi
Manhattan Island to Harlem Heights xii
Washington^ Retreat Across New Jersey xiii
New Jersey and Pennsylvania xiv
Siege of Yorktown xv
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