INTRODUCTION - BLOOD OF TYRANTS - GEORGE WASHINGTON AND THE FORGING OF THE PRESIDENCY (SPOILER THREAD)

[Jeremy C. Brown]

I agree to the t's and c's and am interested!

[Anthony]

Hi Bentley.

I am very interested receiving a copy of this book and participating in the upcoming spotlight discussion. I agree to the terms and conditions.

As you will note from my library, I have a profound interest in the American Revolution and the Founding Era. Examples of my reviews can be found for the following:



Thanks!
-Tony

[Nita]

I am very interested in reading and discussing this book and agree to abide by the terms and conditions.

[[deleted user]]

I would love the opportunity to be considered. Agreeing to all T & C's. Thank you.

[Elizabeth]

George Washington is an intriguing figure. I would be very interested in receiving a copy of this book, discussing it, and writing a review.

Elizabeth L.

[Hope]

In accordance to my current obsession with the American Revolutionary era, I would defiantly be interested in receiving a copy. I agree to the t&c.

[Clayton]

I agree to the terms and conditions and would enjoy participating in this discussion.
Clayton D Brannon

[G]

I am interested in reading this book, and the very interesting and knowledgeable comments of the other readers and moderators if past and current reads are any indication. If chosen, I will abide by the terms and conditions as listed by Bentley. The videos were very interesting. Thank you!

[Heba]

Well I am NOT from the US, I just wanted to appreciate this idea to encourage reading a certain book, I don't know if I will read it or not( I've lots of other books to read before ), but I think its worth reading , I've just read a review on the book and it looks interesting.
Well, if i read it I will surely post my comment here ( en sha2 ALLAH)
KEEP IT UP...

[Cynthia]

Hello Bentley, I agree to the t's and c's as well.

[Andrew]

I am a private student of American History, predominately in concentration from the inception of this great nation through the Civil War years, though not necessarily exclusive to that. I have spent the past few months reading Gotham: A History of New York to 1898, which touches upon the Revolutionary War where New York was very involved. I've read David McCullough's 1776, Washington's Crossing, amongst others. My point is that I enjoy reading works on this subject matter from different perspectives. It provides a picture from different camera angles, if you will. Therefore I I am afforded a copy of Blood of Tyrants I would immensely enjoy participation in discussing it. And naturally I will abide by the T & C's

[Crit]

I am very much interested and agree to the T's and C's. I'm a big fan on all books on GW and you will find in my Goodreads library a shelf containing the 9-GWs books I have read.

[Tomi]

Definitely interested - agree to T&C's

[Rich]

Hope I'm not too late. I agree to all terms and conditions absolutely.

[Doreen]

I am interested in Blood of Tyrants...I agree to all T's and C's.

[Lewis]

I would like to be considered for a copy of the free book on Washington and will abide by all the terms and conditions. Thanks a lot.
Lewis Codington

[Robyn]

I'm interested and will agree to the t's and C's.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

All, I will sift through all of the folks who have expressed interest so far soon and I will get back to you. However, make sure that you express interest here on this thread and make sure that you agree with the t's and c's also on this thread before sending me your personal information.

As an aside - also please realize that posting personal information on a thread is not a good idea. Simply send me a PM with that info and if I have not gotten back to you with a friend invite, be assured that I will and then send personal information that way.

Second - make sure to read the selection criteria because we do look at past contributions to judge future ones although we always give newbies a chance too. Make sure that you have done the basics like introducing yourself on the introduction thread - if you have not taken the time to even do the number one thing that is part of our rules and guidelines - how do you think we will feel about being able to count on you to be here during the discussion of the book. We want an active and lively discussion with the author.

So just be patient - I will keep the offer open so that interested parties can express their interest and post their agreement to the t's and c's on this thread through July 4th - Independence Day (sort of fitting for George Washington) and then I will post results soon thereafter.

So it is not too late to still express your interest in obtaining a free copy.

If you have sent me something, please be patient because my mailbox has been quite full due to this offer and I will get to it as soon as I am able.

[Walt]

I would like to be considered, and will abide by all terms and conditions.

[cheryl]

I am interested in receiving Blood of Tyrants.

[Mary Ellen]

Probably too late, but I would be interested and, if chosen, abide by the terms & conditions. Thanks for doing all this, Bentley!

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Check out 75 - selection process open through the 4th - make sure to do the following, post interest here, agreed to the t's and c's here, then send me a PM with full name and full address and zip - not a good idea to leave that info on this thread. Read the selection criteria and make sure you introduced yourself. Very easy. But remember not everybody will receive books.

[Bryan]

Jason, this topic is for the Washington book, so I deleted your post on Yosemite as not to confuse people. I see you found another thread to share this link about Yosemite. Thanks.

[Jason]

Bryan wrote: "Jason, this topic is for the Washington book, so I deleted your post on Yosemite as not to confuse people. I see you found another thread to share this link about Yosemite. Thanks."

Actually, the link I shared was to a podcast about the book, the Washington one. The comment about Yosemite was just to say I found the link via research on another topic. You guys are super strict! But if you don't think anyone would be interested in hearing about the Washington book from the author thats cool. I was, so I shared the link.

Apologies,
Jason

[Bryan]

Then I must apologize to you, Jason. You are welcome to re-post the podcast on GW.

But, we do try to keep things as separate as possible, because a discussion on Yosemite really doesn't fit here.

[Jason]

New Books in History Podcast. Episode on by .

http://newbooksinhistory.com/2013/06/...

[Mark]

I am interested and would need a copy to follow along by chapter so that I do not post ahead. I agree to abide by the T's and C's.

[Roslyn]

I am interested in receiving the book and agree to all the terms and conditions. Thank you for the consideration. I will send you my contact information.

[Vincent]

Hi Bentley

Sounds great but I am away from Sept 6 to Oct 11 so will skip

Maybe will try to catch up on return.

Thanks for arranging the opportunity.

Vince

[Sarah]

I would enjoy reading this book and joining the discussion and agree to abide by all t's and c's.

[Kiri]

Bentley,

I am interested in this opportunity and also agree to the t&c's listed. It looks like a very interesting read.

[Bob]

I have a goal of reading at least one book on every President before I die. Not going as fast as I'd like - right now reading about Zachary Taylor. Very interesting in reading about and discussing any of the founding fathers such as Washington. Would be pleased to be able to read and discuss.

I also agree to the t's and c's of the thread.

[Emily]

I am definitely interested and agree to the terms and commitments! Thanks :)

[Sam]

Bentley wrote: "Group Members of the History Book Club,

One of our relationships with Encounter has allowed us to offer our group members who reside in the United States free copies of the following book:

Blood ..."
I would love to recieve this book.

[David]

I am interested and will abide by the Ts and Cs

[Mike]

as a college prof I would like to read this for possible use in class

[Jack]

I am definitely interested as a career military officer. I agree to the term and conditions. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity.

LCDR Tappe

[Rusty]

I agree to the terms and conditions of the thread. Please mail me the book.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Thank you all. I am putting together the list of the lucky recipients now. So I will consider this the cut off. For those folks message 99 and above - make sure that you have sent me your full name, full address and zip code and make sure that you have posted here,on this thread that you are abiding by the terms and conditions of this offer - that you will read the book, participate in the weekly non spoiler threads, write a brief review on this site of the book, and you will post a question or two on the Q&A thread. Also make sure that you have posted your introduction on the introduction thread to be considered - that is one of our most important rules and guidelines.

Here is the link:

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

James wrote: "I am right now reading Washington, A Life Washington: A Life by Ronald Chernow, Ron Chernow

I would like to be considered tomreceive an advanced copy of the book. I will read it, particpate in th..."

Hi James - I sent you a note -

by Ron Chernow

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Andrew wrote: "I am a private student of American History, predominately in concentration from the inception of this great nation through the Civil War years, though not necessarily exclusive to that. I have spe..."

by Ed Brubaker

[[deleted user]]

I agree to ALL t's and c's listed below:

I agree to the following t's and c's are: - a) read the book in its entirety, b) post on the weekly non spoiler discussion threads and discuss the book with the group, c) post a question or two for the author's on the author's thread and d) write a brief review on the History Book Club

Thank you ~Mal

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Thank you Mal.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Heba wrote: "Well I am NOT from the US, I just wanted to appreciate this idea to encourage reading a certain book, I don't know if I will read it or not( I've lots of other books to read before ), but I think i..."

And we would be delighted to have you join us.

[Clayton]

I agree to the terms & conditions of this offer.

Clayton D Brannon
6558 Reeds Bridge Road
Ringgold, Ga. 30736

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

I have you Clayton (smile). Thank you.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

THE OFFER IS NOW CLOSED OFFICIALLY AND THE RECIPIENTS WILL BE POSTED SOON.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

The Examiner:

http://www.examiner.com/article/logan...

Newsmax

http://www.newsmax.com/US/washington-...

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Op eds - with Logan Beirne

a. New York Post: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/...

b. USA Today: http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion...

c. Reuters: http://blogs.reuters.com/great-debate...

d. Fox News: http://bloodytyrants.com/wp-content/u...

e. Washington Times: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2...

f. Fox News (this one includes an imbedable clip): http://video.foxnews.com/v/2484377845...

[John]

Thanks for the links Bentley- gonna check them out.