McDowell, Stephen
Apostle of Liberty: The World-Changing Leadership of George Washington (Leaders in Action)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781684423491
- author:
- McDowell, Stephen
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Turner Publishing Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 324
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 x 1.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Presidents & Heads of State, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
George Washington's leadership was shaped by his deep-seated conviction that he had been chosen to lead a nation founded on liberty. This biography explores how his unique personal qualities, rooted in virtue, enabled him to pursue his duty with unwavering resolve. The author examines the qualities that made Washington a leader among leaders, rather than relying on exceptional oratory skills, knowledge, or military tactics. Instead, it was his understanding of his role and his commitment to upholding the principles of liberty that drove his actions as president of the Constitutional Convention and commander-in-chief in battle. By exploring Washington's leadership through the lens of his personal qualities, this biography reveals a man whose greatness was not solely defined by his achievements, but by his character and conviction.
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