Sons of the Father: George Washington and His Protégés

Book Overview

Whether acting as a military officer or civilian officeholder, George Washington did not possess a reputation for glad handing, easy confidences, or even much warmth. His greatest attributes as a commander might well have been his firm command over his own emotions and the way in which he held himself above if not apart from the men he led. Understanding the full range of Washington's leadership, which embraced all shades of persuasion and coercion...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813934389
• ISBN13: 9780813934389
• Release Date: September 2013
• Publisher: University of Virginia Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.2" x 9.3"