George Washington became president of the newly formed United States just as the French Revolution erupted in 1789; a moment that would pave the way for Napoleon and his eventual empire. In this momentous year; the Americans consolidated the gains of their rebellion; and the French embarked upon a more radical transformation of their own. Though strikingly different; the American and French revolutions gave rise to Washington and Napoleon; two wildly popular generals who led new forces on battlefields across their respective territories.Matthew J. Flynn and Stephen E. Griffin’s military analysis of these two men includes the political context of their lives. As a military equal of Napoleon; Washington posed just as great a threat to the life of the fledging American republic that Napoleon did to representative government in France. Both generals assumed their offices with a similar purpose in mind: transferring sovereignty from the people to an individual leader. Yet; Washington chose the republican path; while Napoleon sank into despotism. Flynn and Griffin show how leadership is shaped by the society that governs it; thus highlighting the differences between Washington and Napoleon. The authors demonstrate that the two were equally ambitious and that each chose paths to power reflecting their turbulent political times. In this fascinating book; the characters of these two great generals; statesmen; and icons emerge to show the divergence of their towering geniuses.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Our Forefathers in their wordsBy Mr PiscesMy Great Great Grandfather was in this regiment (but not Company C). Most of the book is a first hand account of this regiment; so it helped me understand what my forefather experienced. He like other members of Company C were captured at the Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse and was imprisoned at Andersonville.The book is remarkable because it is an assembled collection of first hand account from one company. It has good accounts from the perspective of those who fought it.I highly recommend this book on the 150th anniversary of the start of the War of Slaveholders Rebellion; the Civil War.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy SkookinFLAbout my Great Grandpa's Company---Very Good!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Couldnt put it down!By Francis ClearyA wonderful account of the " common foot soldier" in their own words. A poignant description of the infamous Andersonville prison.
