A premier leadership scholar and an eighteenth-century expert define the special contributions and qualifications of our first president Revolutionary hero; founding president; and first citizen of the young republic; George Washington was the most illustrious public man of his time; a man whose image today is the result of the careful grooming of his public persona to include the themes of character; self-sacrifice; and destiny. As Washington sought to interpret the Constitution's assignment of powers to the executive branch and to establish precedent for future leaders; he relied on his key advisers and looked to form consensus as the guiding principle of government. His is a legacy of a successful experiment in collective leadership; great initiatives in establishing a strong executive branch; and the formulation of innovative and lasting economic and foreign policies. James MacGregor Burns and Susan Dunn also trace the arc of Washington's increasing dissatisfaction with public life and the seeds of dissent and political parties that; ironically; grew from his insistence on consensus. In this compelling and balanced biography; Burns and Dunn give us a rich portrait of the man behind the carefully crafted mythology.
#548673 in Books Tuttle Publishing 2000-10Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .78 x 8.86 x 8.91l; #File Name: 0804832196128 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. so of course I love it.By Daniel ProctorLook at the name on the cover of who did the photography. It's my book; so of course I love it.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Brillant and beatifully writtenBy Robin SpencerI bought this classic book of tea; thinking it was about... tea. It was; well the first half. But the last half had chapters on flowers; art and religion. Brilliant and beautifully written almost; well not almost; it was poetry. Written by a compassionate insightful man; I will never be able to look at flowers or art or interior design the same again.A bargain at any price; but 99 cents from on my Kindle.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. classicBy Larni FeldmanFor anyone that loves a good old Japanese traditional book; this is for you. Reminds me of travelling to the old districts of Takeyama and Ise.
