A focused and concise biography, Realistic Visionary re-examines the key moments and themes of George Washington's life to present a more vivid portrait of the man himself, combining his attributes as a general, a politician, as well as a citizen. Drawing on unparalleled access to Washington's own papers, letters, and diaries, Professor Peter Henriques profiles the events that shaped Washington's life and /5(26). In Realistic Visionary the renowned George Washington scholar Peter Henriques seeks to humanize the first president without diminishing him/5. · In Realistic Visionary. the renowned George Washington scholar Peter Henriques seeks to humanize the first president without diminishing him. Henriques’s Washington makes mistakes, is sensitive to criticism, and is slow to accept blame, but he is also the greatest man of his age, a relentless pragmatist who could nonetheless envision what a free and united America could be for ISBN
Buy Realistic Visionary: A Portrait of George Washington Illustrated by Peter R. Henriques (ISBN: ) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In Realistic Visionary the renowned George Washington scholar Peter Henriques seeks to humanize the first president without diminishing him. Henriques' Washington makes mistakes, is sensitive to criticism, and is slow to accept blame, but he is also the greatest man of his age, a relentless pragmatist who could nonetheless envision what a. REALISTIC VISIONARY. A Portrait of George Washington. By Peter R. Henriques. Illustrated. pp. University of Virginia Press. $ AMERICAN GOSPEL. God, the Founding Fathers, and the Making.
Realistic Visionary Book Description: Examines the accomplishments and mistakes made by George Washington, discussing why he was sensitive to criticism and slow to accept blame, but still managed to envision a free and united America. Peter Henriques talked about his book Realistic Visionary: A Portrait of George Washington, published by the University of Virginia Press. In Realistic Visionary. the renowned George Washington scholar Peter Henriques seeks to humanize the first president without diminishing him. Henriques’s Washington makes mistakes, is sensitive to criticism, and is slow to accept blame, but he is also the greatest man of his age, a relentless pragmatist who could nonetheless envision what a free and united America could be for "millions unborn.".
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