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Washington & Napoleon : leadership in the age of revolution / Matthew J. Flynn and Stephen E. Griffin.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Flynn, Matthew J.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Washington, George, 1732-1799.
- Washington, George.
- Washington, George, 1732-1799--Military leadership.
- Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821.
- Napoleon.
- Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821--Military leadership.
- Political leadership--United States--History--18th century.
- Political leadership.
- Political leadership--France--History--18th century.
- History.
- Command of troops.
- United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783.
- United States.
- France--History--Revolution, 1789-1799.
- France.
- Genre:
- Biographies.
- Physical Description:
- xvii, 253 pages ; 24 cm
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Other Title:
- Washington and Napoleon
- Place of Publication:
- Washington, D.C. : Potomac Books, [2012]
- Summary:
- George Washington became the first president of the US in 1789, the same year that the French Revolution began. Why didn't Washington seize control as Napoleon did? This book analyzes Washington and Napoleon in the context of their political times, highlighting their differences. In an effort to challenge stereotyped historical accounts, the authors look at Washington's flaws and Napoleon's accomplishments, finding the roots of both of their actions in Enlightenment ideals. Flynn teaches at West Point. Griffin teaches history at community colleges in the San Diego area. The book is distributed in the US by Books International. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
- Contents:
- Humble beginnings : the makings of a gentleman
- A tried and tested formula : in search of decisive victory
- Leading by default : the chance to wield power
- Enlightened dtatesmanship : winning the people's favor
- Good intentions : leading in the Age of the Enlightenment
- Epilogue : a similar end.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9781597972789
- 1597972789
- OCLC:
- 730906349
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