Washington: Lessons in Leadership

Great Generals

by Gerald M. Carbone, Wesley K. Clark (Foreword)

Before he became the "Father of our Country," George Washington was the father of the American Army. He took an army with no experience, no tradition, and no training, and fought a protracted war against the British -- the best, most disciplined force in the world. In Washington, award-winning author Gerald M. Carbone offers a compelling new look at the military career, lessons, and legacy of America's first general and first president.

Genres: History, Biography

353 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Tom · Rating 4 out of 5]

I did not know very much about our first President of the United States, George Washington, and this book provided a good deal of information regarding his past. From reading the book, I have no idea other than God's intervention, how the revolutionists won the war. One thing I did not know was that the French played an important role in helping the Americans win the war so that was interesting to learn. Aside from Washington losing more battles than he won and clearly out foxed on most occasions, he showed great determination and a desire to overcome and stick with it even when the odds were against him. I rated the book a four star mostly because after a certain point in the book, it had become redundant but with different battles. I do not think it was the author's fault as much as it was just the nature of how the war played out. If you are looking for an interesting read and would like to learn a little more about our first president then I would recommend this book to you as it is an overall enjoyable read.

[Angelo Terminel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This wasn't just another book over glamorizing the heroism of a historic military leader. Washington lost more battles than he won, but still kept an overall vision that won the revolutionary war. Carbone told the facts while at the same time doing a great job weaving in his philosophies regarding George Washington's leadership attributes.

[Bruce · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good read, but I was a little disappointed that the book ended when the war ended. I would have liked to have had more insight into his time as President and of his personal life. I guess I'll have to find another book to learn those things............

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A different view on the leadership of our greatest american