George Washington's Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior - Couverture souple

Washington, George

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1605203483 ISBN 13 : 9781605203485

Editeur : Cosimo Classics, 2008

Synopsis

He was an American Founding Father and the new nation's first president, but before that, GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799) was an excruciatingly correct child with a passion for propriety. At the age of 14, he copied out 110 rules for elegant deportment from a work created by Jesuits in the 16th century as a guide for young gentleman of quality, and through these rules, which he took greatly to heart, we can see the beginnings of the man Washington would become taking shape. Though many of the rules deal with matters of etiquette--such as whom should rise for whom in mixed company--many others concern far deeper matters that touch on personal philosophies about judgment, honor, success, and conscience. As a peek into the manners of a bygone age, this is an intriguing work. As a peek into a great man in his formative years, this is an extraordinary one.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

George Washington was known for his many virtues. He was regarded for his dignity and decency. Not only was he an example citizen and one of our founding fathers but he was also a Freemason. He wrote 110 rules he titled "Rules of Civility" which we can all learn something from both within our actions and about a man who helped shape this country and masonry.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cosimo Classics
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1605203483
• ISBN 13: 9781605203485
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 48
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible