Synopsis
The organizational and political genius of George Washington, argues Chadwick (American history, Rutgers U.), was one of the prime reasons for American victory in the Revolutionary War. He profiles the many challenges that faced Washington in conducting the campaigns against the British and describes Washington's response. He also examines Washingt
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Synopsis
Based on 1,500 primary sources, Chadwick presents a fresh new biography of George Washington (1732-99), first president of the USA A gripping narrative that concentrates on Washington's spellbinding Revolutionary years Chadwick contends that George Washington became the great leader he was, not through the military campaigns of the American Revolution - there were nine major battles, and the Americans lost six of them - but through the winter months when he and his army were ensconced in Morristown, and later Valley Forge. Here he simultaneously created a military force, dealt with Congress and the emerging states, held the British at bay, and in effect, created a nation. He served the role of President of the United States during the four years of the Revolution before he was in fact elected to that office.
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