by Joseph J. Ellis. George Washington was a fascinating character. His biographer indicates that he was always aware of and concerned about what posterity would think of him. In later years he went back and edited his diary from the French and Indian war, presumably to polish his record. At the same time he was a fearless leader and also the one man who could in reality unite the colonies before and after the war with the British. He was a pragmatist and one of the few men of social rank among his peers to die wealthy- most others, especially his fellow Virginian land owners were in debt. Lot's of other interesting stuff. For instance Jefferson and Washington had a great falling out later in their relationship, Hamilton seemed to want to militarize the whole continent and out Napoleon- Napoleon on this side of the Atlantic. Reading this book and learning of all the intrigue and political maneuvering that took place amongst the colonial leaders reminds me that there is nothing new under the sun. Also reminds me that these were just men, very flawed, often good, often admirable, but men. Good book
Friday, November 9, 2007
His Excellency
Just read His Excellency: George Washington by Joseph J. Ellis. George Washington was a fascinating character. His biographer indicates that he was always aware of and concerned about what posterity would think of him. In later years he went back and edited his diary from the French and Indian war, presumably to polish his record. At the same time he was a fearless leader and also the one man who could in reality unite the colonies before and after the war with the British. He was a pragmatist and one of the few men of social rank among his peers to die wealthy- most others, especially his fellow Virginian land owners were in debt. Lot's of other interesting stuff. For instance Jefferson and Washington had a great falling out later in their relationship, Hamilton seemed to want to militarize the whole continent and out Napoleon- Napoleon on this side of the Atlantic. Reading this book and learning of all the intrigue and political maneuvering that took place amongst the colonial leaders reminds me that there is nothing new under the sun. Also reminds me that these were just men, very flawed, often good, often admirable, but men. Good book
by Joseph J. Ellis. George Washington was a fascinating character. His biographer indicates that he was always aware of and concerned about what posterity would think of him. In later years he went back and edited his diary from the French and Indian war, presumably to polish his record. At the same time he was a fearless leader and also the one man who could in reality unite the colonies before and after the war with the British. He was a pragmatist and one of the few men of social rank among his peers to die wealthy- most others, especially his fellow Virginian land owners were in debt. Lot's of other interesting stuff. For instance Jefferson and Washington had a great falling out later in their relationship, Hamilton seemed to want to militarize the whole continent and out Napoleon- Napoleon on this side of the Atlantic. Reading this book and learning of all the intrigue and political maneuvering that took place amongst the colonial leaders reminds me that there is nothing new under the sun. Also reminds me that these were just men, very flawed, often good, often admirable, but men. Good book
Birthday Fun
a friend bought our son a book for his birthday. I'm excited- find out why here. Did I mention I'm excited?
Did I mention I'm excited?
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