George Washington [Hardcover]

WB Allen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1988 | ISBN-10: 0865970599 | ISBN-13: 978-0865970595

American History

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About the Author

W. B. Allen is Professor of Political Philosophy and Director of the Program in Public Policy and Administration at Michigan State University.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Hardcover: 743 pages
• Publisher: Liberty Fund (July 1, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0865970599
• ISBN-13: 978-0865970595
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,910,572 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars G. Washington - A Great Man Through His Magnificent Words, December 23, 1998

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This review is from: George Washington, a Collection (Paperback)

Any comprehensive study of a historical figure must include a reading of his or her words, public and private. This collection of letters and addresses spans George Washington's entire life and provides a behind the scenes look at how he managed many of the seemingly insurmountable problems he faced. Maintaining good order and discipline in the continental army, dealing with a lethargic continental congress, lending support for adoption of the consitiution, the trials of organizing the executive branch of the government as it's first president...all are brought to life through the great man's own words. His numerous private letters show the depth of feeling he held for his friends. The only fault in this work is a lack of in-depth background information on the events and people discussed in his writings. Additional footnotes would help those of us only vaugely familiar with that period in American history. This book is a great opportunity for all Americans to come to know the man and the magnitude of his achievements better than ever before.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Informative but Boring, June 7, 2011

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This review is from: George Washington, a Collection (Paperback)

This was a great review of George Washington's life. This book is a collection of his journals and letters he wrote to people. This book gives great insight into what shaped Washington's political theory from teenage years to adulthood. The only issue I had was reading what seemed like his whole life'story. Some letters and journals were not relevant, in my viewpoint, to the development of Washington into the great founder that he was. I was highly bored reading what seemed like this man's day to day life's activities.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Personalize George Washington, April 19, 2010

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This is a great way to round out your knowledge of our most indispensable American. These are letters and insights showing feelings and frustrations of our first commander and President. Ironically, Congress didn't work any better then than now, i.e. supplying the army. These writings are a real in-depth look at life and dedication; selflessness and conscious sacrifice. Something to think about when voting for a representative! Today's politicians just don't compare.