author of The Boston Globe About the Author Edward G.
But they also offer, in the flirtatious notes to female admirers and the ruffled-feathers communications to British commanders, a very personal portrait. The documents stand as the raw material of history.
author of Booklist Man of destiny and hands-on commander, this is the Washington revealed in the extraordinary collection of letters written, and general orders issued, during the Revolutionary War, and assembled-with excellent context-setting notes, and the original spelling and style-in This Glorious Struggle, by University of Virginia professor Edward G. author of Library Journal Lengels selection permits readers to trace the Revolutionary War as Washington experienced it. author of Journal of Military History choices are superb, covering the highlights of Washingtons Revolutionary tenure while illustrating his extraordinary personality. Review Quotes is a history of the war at first hand by its most important participant, presented by a scholar who is both an expert on the subject and a master of his craft. This Glorious Struggle presents a selection of Washingtons most important and interesting letters from that time, including many that have never before been published. The majority-about 140,000 documents-are from his years as commander in chief during the Revolutionary War, from 1775 to 1783.
Book Synopsis George Washington wrote an astonishing number of letters, both personal and professional. About the Book This Glorious Struggle presents a selection of Washingtons most important and interesting letters from that time, including many that have never before been published.
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