George Washington: The Making Of An American Symbol

Barry Schwartz

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ISBN 10: 0029281415 ISBN 13: 9780029281413

Published by Free Press, 1987

Language: English

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First printing. Unclipped ($22.50), mylar protected dust jacket. Tight binding. Clean text. Ex-Library with the usual markings. The DJ has some age-toning, but has no tears or chips. At one point, the DJ was taped to the front/back boards. Some minor wear to the bottom of the boards.

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George Washington: The Making Of An American Symbol

Publisher

Free Press

Publication Date

1987

Language

English

ISBN 10

0029281415

ISBN 13

9780029281413

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

First Edition.

Condition

Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition

Very Good

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George Washington: The Making of an American Symbol by Schwartz, Barry

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A sociologist offers a provocative analysis of Washington seen through the eyes of his contemporaries. He shows how the self-deprecating leader was shaped into a national hero by the peculiar concerns of young America, distrustful of concentrated power and man's ability to resist its temptations. Despite Washington's shortcomings in both military and political affairs, society's own needs and values created a heroic cult around him. By his self-control and his immunity to political ambition Washington expressed America's desire to keep power within decent bounds. It is that example of a man of great moral character that Presidents in our time have ignored as they have corrupted government into a tool for their private use. A readable and penetrating book that belongs in general as well as special collections. Milton Meltzer, New York
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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