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 [log in to unmask] To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html