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Presents a biography of George Washington ... Read more

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Mike Venezia is a genius
I am a teacher of middle school students with learning disabilities. What a treasure Mike Venezia's many books are. They are well-written, funny and accessible -- while being factually correct. The students really learn a lot from these books. The early childhood of George Washington, and the fact that he was an outdoorsman who liked the American Indians, really impressed my students. ... Read more

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This presidential encyclopedia covers the presidents from George Washington to William Clinton. It includes election results, biographical information, and events of the period. ... Read more

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The first American President is captured at his home in Mount Vernon the day he is to leave for New York to be inaugurated. He is beset by problems of his dress, his estate, his wife, his housekeeper and his "friend" and neighbor, Sally Fairfax. Washington attempts to deal with a relationship that is a touch more than "neighborly" and in the process reveals himself as not only a passionate man but a thoughtful and insightful leader and conciliator. ... Read more

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Interesting, informative and very readable
The plays in the History's Project's "Character in Time: The US Presidents" series are interesting and informative and, above all, very readable. People unfamiliar with reading plays should not be put off by the format -- after a few minutes time, it seems perfectly natural to read dialogue instead of normal prose. Students, especially, will appreciate the playwright's artful distillation of the subject's ideas and philosophy, as well as the lively presentation of his character -- there's really a lot of information packed into these small volumes.

A play for our time.
Our faith in this country's first president as a mythological icon is warmly dispelled through this entertaining account of a man whose daily angst, to the largest extent, so identifiably resembles our own.The read is quick but the remembrances will remain.This play is an excellent vehicle to combat the shallow, pedantic versions of presidential history to which most of us have been previously subjected. ... Read more

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From James Rees, Executive Director of Mount Vernon, comes anenlightening guide to the leadership wisdom of America's first great leader. George Washington was more than just an inspiring battlefield commander; he was critical to the founding and success of the United States ofAmerica. His leadership, his vision, and his courage united a war-torncountry and set the United States on the path to greatness. Washington's historic contribution to this nation—his leadership and his character—are as relevant and valuable today as they have ever been.

Exhibiting qualities sorely lacking in so many of our political and business leaders today, Washington remained steadfastly honest and ethical,following guiding principles that would benefit leaders around the world. George Washington's Leadership Lessons reveals a man of true character,worthy of emulation not just in the realm of politics and war, but in allleadership positions. ... Read more

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Should be required reading for every grammar school
For anyone who has mused "what is missing from Americans" today,this book is it.It is a small portrait of the common sense and value sensed lifestyle of our colonial betters.Other reviews muse this to be a simple book but that is the issue.For all the advanced thought of complex philosophical theory of man's "wisdom", the world is a mess because none of our great "geniuses" agree on anything.

A meaningful life is not so complex few people CAN understand it,
it is so straightforward few WILL understand it.
Leave the philosophers in closed rooms where they can do the least damage.

Washington's leadership precepts are so valuable to instill at an early age as to be required reading for every American grammar school.

See for yourself

debbie
A very good overview of quality leadership traits and of the outstanding leadership (seemingly forgotten in today's world) of George Washington.

Great book on Washington as a leader

This is a terrific book that serves an important purpose: to teach by example. In the first part of this 3-part book, the authors break down the art of leadership into 15 traits and virtues that leaders must manifest, and then, in a very unique way, they cite incidents, quotations, and anecdotes from the life of George Washington (sourced in most cases from Washington's own writings) to illustrate how the Father of America employed each character trait.

The second part of the book is a look at Washington's "Rules of Civility," along with annotation for select rules illustrating how it was employed - or ignored - in modern times.

The third part of the book will really be an eye-opener for lots of people: it is a lengthy, meticulously researched look at George Washington as an entrepreneur. Many people are not aware that Washington had an enormous fishing enterprise at Mount Vernon, or that he was a distiller, or an aggressive real estate investor, or that he routinely experimented with crops to improve productivity.

There's no denying George Washington was a leader. He was, after all, the United States' first President. But now, with GEORGE WASHINGTON'S LEADERSHIP LESSONS, we are given a comprehensive look at just how he exercised his leadership, and how we can learn from his efforts. Recommended.

Think Before You Buy
This analysis of leadership is written is such a dumbed-down style that I find it hard to believe any sentient being will find it useful or entertaining. Perhaps it will be bought in bulk by some multinational fast food chain for its entry-level managers.

George Washington was truly the indispensable man of our country's early history. The authors of this book, trying to capitalize on the public's apparent mania for "business leadership" books, do no service to the memory of this great American.

The right moment for action
Great leaders can feel the right moment for action and George Washington is certainly one of them. Leading American revolution, a cornerstone of democratic revolution lately in Europe, George Washington established certain rules that are "ten commands" for any leader. Great leader to learn from and excellent book for easy reading. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Saturday Evening Post, published by Saturday Evening Post Society on January 1, 2006. The length of the article is 1073 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The other George W.: first in war and first in peace, our first President was far more complex than popular histories would have us believe, and perhaps the greater for it.(George Washington)
Author: Tait Trussell
Publication: Saturday Evening Post (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2006
Publisher: Saturday Evening Post Society
Volume: 278Issue: 1Page: 32(2)

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This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1904 edition by The Century Co., New York. ... Read more

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This book was written as a service to history and The American Heritage. It is the story of the United States Capitol, How it came about, How it grew, and why it stands as the symbol of the success of the Republic. This book is full of Brilliant photographs, and stuffed full of facts about our nations history, and Government. This book is full of little known facts. ... Read more