Publisher's Synopsis
""George Washington's Rules of Civility Traced to Their Sources and Restored"" is a historical book written by Moncure D. Conway. The book explores the origins of the famous ""Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation"" that were written by a young George Washington in the late 16th century. The author traces the rules back to their original sources, which include French Jesuits and other European writers. The book also provides an analysis of the rules and their relevance in contemporary society. It examines how Washington's adherence to these rules shaped his character and leadership style, and how they can still be applied in modern times. The author also includes a complete transcription of the original rules, as well as their modern-day interpretations. Overall, ""George Washington's Rules of Civility Traced to Their Sources and Restored"" offers a fascinating insight into the life and values of one of America's most revered founding fathers, and provides valuable lessons on manners, etiquette, and leadership that are still relevant today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
