George Washington: A Collection

By: Washington, George

Book Overview

George Washington speaks for himself on behalf of liberty and the emerging American republic in this handsome book, the only one-volume compilation in print of his vast writings.

While Washington is recognized as a military leader and the great symbolic figure of the early republic, many fail to appreciate the full measure of his contributions to the country. In these selections, his political ideas and judgments stand out with remarkable clarity. His writings are replete with sustained, thoughtful commentary and keen political insight.

This volume includes correspondence, all of his presidential addresses, various public proclamations, his last will and testament, and the most comprehensive recompilation of the "discarded first inaugural" ever printed.

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

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0865970599
• ISBN13: 9780865970595
• Release Date: August 1988
• Publisher: Liberty Fund
• Length: 743 Pages
• Weight: 2.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.1" x 6.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 18 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Postsecondary to Grade 5

Customer Reviews

Personalize George Washington

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.

G. Washington - A Great Man Through His Magnificent Words

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.