This book is for scholars (principally students of political thought and historians) as well as for lay readers who are interested in George Washington's political thought, his understanding of statesmanship, and his contribution to the founding of the American republic.
Taking his inspiration from a 16th century French manual on etiquette, young George Washington compiled his own set of instructions under the title, The Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior.
This volume covers the spring of 1777, a period when George Washington was obliged to spend much of his time pleading with the state... Læs mere
The concluding volume of the Presidential Series begins following the publication of Washington's Farewell Address, which was circulated widely in newspapers and drew reactions from citizens across the nation.
Throughout Volume 20 of the Presidential Series, George Washington looked forward to retirement from public life, preparing a farewell address to announce his intention and leave behind guiding principles for the nation.
Documents the period from 1 January through 30 April 1794, a time when Washington continued to focus his efforts as president on preventing the United States from becoming entangled in the continuing war between France and Great Britain.
This volume covers the closing months of Washington's first presidential term, opening at Mount Vernon with Washington... Læs mere