Dear VA-Hist members, 
 
This is a reminder that on Wednesday, July 20, at noon, Edward G. Lengel
will discuss his new book, "General George Washington: A Military Life"
at the Library of Virginia  As an editor of George Washington's papers
at the University of Virginia, Dr. Lengel has unprecedented daily access
and an intimate knowledge of the thousands of pages of letters, essays,
and diaries of George Washington.  He has produced a definitive book on
Washington as a military leader, judiciously examining the General's
qualities and defects as a strategist, tactician, administrator, and
leader of men. Lengel takes us from young Washington's controversial
role in the French and Indian War through his leadership during the
Revolutionary War, where his inexperience led to repeated defeats. Yet
in circumstances where almost any other army would have collapsed,
Washington's tenacity and conviction united the army and the nation, and
ultimately won the war.
 
Dr. Lengel's talk will be followed by a book signing in the Virginia
Shop, where copies of the book are now available.
 
Our book talk series will take a summer hiatus in August, but we have
some excellent speakers scheduled for the fall.  You can see the
Library's fall events by clicking on "News and Events" at:
http://www.lva.lib.va.us <BLOCKED::http://www.lva.lib.va.us> .
 
 
Gregg D. Kimball, Director
Publications and Educational Services
804/692-3722
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