Review of George Washington: A biography by Gideon Cross The book, George Washington: a biography by Gideon Cross, covers all of the well-known parts of Washington's life. The authors thesis States “ George Washington was a flesh-and-blood human being, with human foibles, flaws, hopes, dreams, and virtues; that he became a truly great man who changed the course of history is all the more impressive by considering the many obstacles, both external and internal, that he had to overcome.” In the
lieutenant colonel of the Continental Army. Alexander Hamilton displayed a strong sense of American independence throughout his service as a colonel in the Revolutionary War. Hamilton’s loyalty to the Continental Army was noticed by the popular general, George Washington. Washington and Hamilton would soon become great friends, and Washington hired Hamilton as his trusted adviser and assistant. For many years, Hamilton worked under Washington, both in the office and on the battlefield. For many colonels
During the Revolutionary War, gaining the upper hand was imperative to defeat the British. George Washington wanted to know every detail on what was occurring, in all 13 colonies, especially involving the British. Washington understood the importance of espionage and therefore creating a spy group called “The Culper Spy Ring”. The Culper Ring was vital to a the Revolutionary war, because it provided George Washington with information on British troop movements, it was credited with uncovering information