This Glorious Struggle: George Washington's Revolutionary War Letters Lengel, Edward G.

Washington, George

ISBN 10: 0061251313 / ISBN 13: 9780061251313

Published by Smithsonian Books, New York, 2007

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flat signed by the author on title page, In excellent condition, No writing or highlighting, book is crisp and clean. inquire for photos or more details. 100% satisfaction guarantee. --- Edited by historian Edward G. Lengel, this volume gathers a curated selection from the roughly 140,000 letters George Washington produced while serving as commander in chief of the Continental Army between 1775 and 1783. The correspondence ranges across exchanges with his wife Martha, family members, Congress, fellow officers, and even British adversaries, documenting key military decisions and the daily burdens of leadership during the American Revolution. Several pieces included here had not previously appeared in print, offering readers a closer look at Washington's character, doubts, and resolve throughout the war for independence.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: This Glorious Struggle: George Washington's Revolutionary War Letters Lengel, Edward G.
• Publisher: Smithsonian Books, New York
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0061251313
• ISBN 13: 9780061251313
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: Fine
• Dimensions: 9W x 6H x 1.1D inches 9 inches width by 6 inches height by 1.1 inches depth
• Weight: 2 pounds
• Signed: Signed by Author

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Synopsis

George Washington wrote an astonishing number of letters, both personal and professional. The majority—about 140,000 documents—are from his years as commander in chief during the Revolutionary War, from 1775 to 1783. This Glorious Struggle presents a selection of Washington's most important and interesting letters from that time, including many that have never been published.

Washington's lively and often surprisingly candid notes to his wife and family, friends, Congress, fellow soldiers—and even the enemy—chronicle his most critical tactical and strategic decisions, while offering a rare glimpse of the extremes of depression and exultation into which he was cast by the fortunes of war. The letters are arranged chronologically and give a dramatic sense of the major phases of the war, from Boston, Trenton, and Valley Forge, to Monmouth and Yorktown.

The more personal missives show us a Washington who worried about his wife's well-being and who appreciated a good joke and a well-laid table, not to mention the company of the ladies.

This Glorious Struggle brings Washington to vivid life, offering a fresh and intimate sense of this most towering American figure and the critical role he played in the creation of our country.

About the Author

Edward G. LengeL is editor in chief of the Papers of George Washington and a professor at the University of Virginia. He is the author of several books, including General George Washington and This Glorious Struggle. A lecturer on Washington and the Revolutionary War, Lengel is also a historical consultant, advising on such works as the History Channel's own comprehensive documentary. He is a frequent radio and television guest—appearing on C-SPAN, CBS, and NPR, among others—and is a regular contributor to newspapers and magazines in the vein of military history and American heritage. He lives with his family in Charlottesville, Virginia.