December 14, 1999, marked the 200th anniversary of the death of
George Washington. This lavishly illustrated volume commemorates
the life and legacy of America's Founding Father by bringing
noteworthy scholars and authors together for a timely and
topical consideration of Washington's enduring importance. What
They're Saying... "In an age in which we are all encouraged to
act like adolescents, it's understandable that Washington's
popularity has waned. But in offering a corrective, this
work...is much more than a dose of moral castor oil." — National
Review "[R]eaders who have forgotten [Washington's]
contributions to the revolution, the founding of the new nation,
the creation of the presidency and the formation of the American
character are urged to investigate this anthology." — Dallas
Morning News "[A] masterful composite portrait of the leader
James Thomas Flexner described as 'the indispensable man.'" —
Human Events "The book's 12 essays touch on most facets of
Washington's life—his management of Mount