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Adam Haslett on George Washington Rules of civility

Adam Haslett on George Washington Rules of civility

HistoryPhilosophy
Pages
62
Published
2004
Language
English

Synopsis

This book explores George Washington's '110 Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation,' written when he was a teenager. Adam Haslett introduces this surprisingly relevant guide to manners and morals from the mid-1700s. The book considers how these historical virtues compare to the conduct of modern presidents.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

InformativeThought-ProvokingIntellectual

Genres

History Philosophy Politics & Society

Authors

A
Adam Haslett

American fiction writer and journalist

G
George Washington

George Washington, a pivotal figure in American history, also left behind a body of writing. His works, including the influential Rules of Civility, Back to First Principles, and *