Description: You are considering an oversized or trade paperback book, GEORGE WASHINGTON: THE MAKING OF AN AMERICAN SYMBOL by Barry Schwartz; PUBLISHER: Cornell University Press, Ithaca, NY; a 1990 printing; 250 pages; A sociologist offers a provocative analysis of Washington seen through the eyes of his contemporaries. He shows how the self-deprecating leader was shaped into a national hero by the peculiar concerns of young America, distrustful of concentrated power and man's ability to resist its temptations. Despite Washington's shortcomings in both military and political affairs, society's own needs and values created a heroic cult around him. By his self-control and his immunity to political ambition Washington expressed America's desire to keep power within decent bounds. It is that example of a man of great moral character that Presidents in our time have ignored as they have corrupted government into a tool for their private use. A readable and penetrating book that belongs in general as well as special collections. Condition: No known damage to book. Packages mailed to Illinois addresses will be charged Illinois sales tax. Items paid by Paypal can only be mailed to the address shown on the Paypal payment. SHIPPING TIME I try to ship no later than the next business day after payment. Due to volume, however, I have a noon cut-off, so, if your payment is received after 12:00 noon, it will not be mailed until at least the next business day. Saturdays and Sundays are not business days. Occasionally, I am out of town on Fridays or Mondays. Packages that will be traveling by FedEx Ground or UPS may take an extra day to get shipped as I am not close to their drop-off locations. S/H For MULTIPLE PURCHASES: I will combine multiple items whenever possible and normally reduce total shipping costs. IMPORTANT!!!!!! International Shipping: Import duties, taxes, and charges are NOT INCLUDED in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding / buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. I will not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts" as US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.
Price: 10.99 USD
Location: Taylorville, Illinois
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Subject: History
Binding: Hardcover w/Jacket
Special Attributes: 1987
