George Washington

"Labour to keep alive in your breast that little celestial fire called conscience." "Run not in the streets. . .nor with mouth open; go not upon the toes nor in a dancing fashion." George Washington was known as a remarkably modest and courteous man... Lire la suite

When George Washington became the new United States of Americas first president, he set several precedents, including one on April 30, 1789. That day, Washington was inaugurated as president, and for the occasion he gave the nations first... Lire la suite

The 'Declaration of Independence & U.S. Constitution,' including the Bill of Rights and all amendments, stands as a seminal collection in the annals of American and global political philosophy. Compiled from essential documents that rooted the very... Lire la suite

The State of the Union is the annual address presented by the President of the United States to the United States Congress. The address not only reports on the condition of the nation but also allows presidents to outline their legislative agenda... Lire la suite

This edition offers you a complete overview of the American history before the great revolution, the wars after the uprising, and the impact of the revolution itself. This meticulously edited book includes all the documents which are crucial for the... Lire la suite

'The Life & Work of George Washington' is an exceptional anthology that delves into the multifaceted aspects of one of America's foundational figures, exploring not only the historical impact but also the cultural and symbolic significances... Lire la suite

Washington's Masonic correspondence as found among the Washington papers in the Manuscript department of the Library of Congress, affords an insight of the great esteem in which Washington held the Masonic Fraternity, of which since his early days... Lire la suite

One document. Five visionaries. A revolution that changed the world. The Declaration of Independence is more than a historical artifact—it is the moral and political foundation of the United States. Drafted in 1776 and adopted by the Continental... Lire la suite

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Rules of Civility and Decent Behaviour In Company and Conversation is the name of a list best known as a school writing exercise of George Washington, who became the first president of the United States of America. Most of the 110 rules have been... Lire la suite

The journals of young George Washington were written at the beginning of his military carrier. The books give us a marvelous insight of the atmosphere in the pre-revolution period in America. Apart from that significant value, these accounts reveal... Lire la suite

This thoroughly edited collection gives a complete insight into the life and legacy of the first American President, George Washington. The work of George Washington presented in this book covers both his military carrier (Journals and Orders from... Lire la suite

Experience the birth of a nation through one of the most influential documents in human history. The Declaration of Independence stands as a defining statement of freedom, justice, and the inherent rights of humankind. This edition brings together... Lire la suite

Washington's Masonic correspondence as found among the Washington papers in the Manuscript department of the Library of Congress, affords an insight of the great esteem in which Washington held the Masonic Fraternity, of which since his early days... Lire la suite

George Washington is most famous for leading America to victory during the American Revolution and for being the first president of the United States. One does not have those successes without being a great leader. In Washington on Leadership, learn... Lire la suite

A journalist takes a close look at the Founding Father's creative accounting skills in "a very funny book" ( The New York Times Book Review). George Washington made a noble gesture of refusing payment for his services as commander in chief of the... Lire la suite