George Washington (Command)

Lardas, Mark; Turner, Graham [Illustrator]

ISBN 10: 1849084483 / ISBN 13: 9781849084482

Published by Osprey Publishing, 2011

About this Item

very slight rubbing to edge of wraps but no creasing or fading. No inscriptions, illustrated, excellent condition copy internally with hardly any wear.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: George Washington (Command)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1849084483
• ISBN 13: 9781849084482
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Turner, Graham
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 7 ounces

About this title

Synopsis

George Washington may be one of history's most underrated commanders. Overlooked in favour of his contemporaries such as Napoleon Bonaparte and Frederick the Great, Washington's achievements are arguably more impressive. Frederick and Napoleon inherited formidable militaries, and both had extensive military training and experience prior to assuming command of armies. Washington built his army from scratch, was self-taught, and had never commanded anything larger than a regiment before assuming command of the Continental Army in 1775. This new Command title will track the development of Washington's military career from his early missteps to his heroic efforts during the Revolutionary War that led him on the path to the presidency.

About the Authors

Mark Lardas has always been fascinated by things related to the sea and sky. From building models of ships and aircraft as a teen, he then studied Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, but his interest in aviation led him to take a job on the then-new Space Shuttle program, where he worked for the next 30 years as a navigation engineer. Currently he develops commercial aircraft systems as a quality assurance manager. He has written numerous books on military, naval or maritime history.

Graham Turner is a leading historical artist, specializing in the medieval period. He has illustrated numerous titles for Osprey, covering a wide variety of subjects from the dress of the 10th-century armies of the Caliphates, through the action of bloody medieval battles, to the daily life of the British Redcoat of the late 18th century. The son of the illustrator Michael Turner, Graham lives and works in Buckinghamshire, UK.