Washington's Revolution : The Making of a Leader

Advance praise for Robert Middlekauff's Washington's Revolution: "Middlekauff's many fans as well as readers who have not previously encountered this famous historian will alike relish his familiar narrative skill and the deep understanding of Washington here displayed." --Daniel Walker Howe, author of What Hath God Wrought: The Transformation of America, 1815-1848    "This is not just another account of George Washington's leadership in the Revolutionary War; it is special. It is perceptive, balanced, judicious, and, most important, clearly and succinctly written. A marvelous achievement."  --Gordon. S. Wood, author of The Radicalism of the American Revolution "Robert Middlekauff's Washington's Revolution  is a brilliantly concise, insightful, and emotionally riveting account of two vitally important stories in the history of America: the remarkable role of General George Washington in determining the strategy and outcome of the Revolutionary War and the effect of that often-traumatic military experience in shaping the mind and soul of the 'father of his country.' As we read Middlekauff's fascinating story of the Revolutionary War, we gain new understanding of the transformation of Washington from a provincial Virginian to an advocate of the common cause of the American nation. Perhaps even more important, we gain knowledge of the role of America's number one military hero in establishing the principle of civilian control over the military. This book is both immensely enlightening and pure pleasure." -- Richard Beeman, author of Plain, Honest Men: The Making of the American Constitution