Blood of tyrants : George Washington & the forging of the presidency
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Published
New York : Encounter Books, 2013.
Format
Book
Edition
1st American ed.
ISBN
9781594036408, 1594036403, 1594036535, 9781594036538
Physical Desc
viii, 420 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, color map ; 24 cm
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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High Springs Branch - Adult Non-Fiction | 973.3 BEI 2013 | In |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Biographies.
Civil-military relations -- United States -- History.
Generals -- United States -- Biography.
Presidents -- United States -- Biography.
Strategic culture -- United States -- History.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Influence.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1809.
Washington, George, -- 1732-1799 -- Influence.
Washington, George, -- 1732-1799 -- Military leadership.
Civil-military relations -- United States -- History.
Generals -- United States -- Biography.
Presidents -- United States -- Biography.
Strategic culture -- United States -- History.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Influence.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1809.
Washington, George, -- 1732-1799 -- Influence.
Washington, George, -- 1732-1799 -- Military leadership.
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Published
New York : Encounter Books, 2013.
Edition
1st American ed.
Language
English
ISBN
9781594036408, 1594036403, 1594036535, 9781594036538
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 323-406) and index.
Description
"Blood of Tyrants reveals the surprising details of our Founding Fathers' approach to government and this history's impact on today. Delving into the forgotten--and often lurid--facts of the Revolutionary War, Logan Beirne focuses on the nation's first commander in chief, George Washington, as he shaped the very meaning of the United States Constitution in the heat of battle. Key episodes illustrate how the Founders dealt with thorny wartime issues: Who decides war strategy? When should we use military tribunals over civilian trials? Should we inflict harsh treatment on enemy captives if it means saving American lives? How do we protect citizens' lights when the nation is struggling to defend itself? Beirne finds evidence in previously-unexplored documents such as General Washington's letters debating torture, an eyewitness account of the military tribunal that executed a British prisoner, Founders' letters warning against government debt, and communications pointing to a power struggle between Washington and the Continental Congress. Vivid stories from the Revolution frame Washington's pivotal role in the drafting of the Constitution. The Founders saw the first American commander in chief as the template for all future presidents: a leader who would fiercely defend Americans' rights and liberties against all forms of aggression. Blood of Tyrants pulls the reader directly into the scenes, filling the void in our understanding of the presidency and our ingenious Founders' pragmatic approach to issues we still face today."--Publisher's website.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Beirne, L. (2013). Blood of tyrants: George Washington & the forging of the presidency (1st American ed.). Encounter Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Beirne, Logan. 2013. Blood of Tyrants: George Washington & the Forging of the Presidency. Encounter Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Beirne, Logan. Blood of Tyrants: George Washington & the Forging of the Presidency Encounter Books, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Beirne, Logan. Blood of Tyrants: George Washington & the Forging of the Presidency 1st American ed., Encounter Books, 2013.
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