Overview
Key episodes of the Revolution illustrate how the Founders dealt with thorny wartime issues: How do we protect citizensā rights when the nation is struggling to defend itself? Who decides war strategy? When should we use military tribunals instead of civilian trials? Should we inflict harsh treatment on enemy captives if it means saving American lives? Beirne finds evidence in previously unexplored documents such as General Washingtonās letters debating the use of torture, an eyewitness account of the military tribunal that executed a British prisoner, Foundersā letters warning against government debt, and communications pointing to a power struggle between Washington and the Continental Congress.
Vivid stories from the Revolution set the stage for Washingtonās pivotal role in the drafting of the Constitution. The Founders saw the first American commander in chief as the template for all future presidents: a leader who would fiercely defend Americansā rights and liberties against all forms of aggression.
Pulling the reader directly into dramatic scenes from history, Blood of Tyrants fills a void in our understanding of the presidency and our ingenious Foundersā pragmatic approach to issues we still face today.
This book title, Blood of Tyrants (George Washington & the Forging of the Presidency) - 9781594037665, ISBN: 9781594037665, by Logan Beirne, published by Encounter Books (December 2, 2014) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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