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• W402452488 abstract "Blood of Tyrants: George Washington and the Forging of the Presidency Logan Beirne, Encounter Books, New York, 2013, $27.99, 420 pages [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In his thought-provoking book Blood of Tyrants: George Washington and the Forging of the Presidency, Logan Beirne addresses Washington's approach to four policy dilemmas also faced by post-9/11 presidents: prisoner abuse, congressional war power, military tribunals, and Americans' rights. In a remarkably well-researched volume, Beirne draws from reams of primary source documents to cast a light on many facts related to Washington that have been largely overlooked by history. In doing so, he strips away the stereotypical facade of the stoic, aloof Washington and depicts instead a passionate and fearless leader devoted to the revolutionary cause. He goes on to portray Washington as an honorable and ethical man who struggled with dilemmas similar to those facing modern presidents. Beirne unveils an uncompromising revolutionary warrior and administrator who was also relentless and, at times, ruthless and savage in what he believed was the defense of American freedom. In doing so, Washington set precedents that define presidential powers today. Beirne begins the narrative with a concise journey through the crucible of Washington's early military career. He then details Washington's leadership of the Continental Army during the brutal and messy struggle for independence, at which time Washington drew upon the lessons of past experiences--many bitter--coupled with his own wisdom, to develop principled approaches that are models for today's leaders. During his narrative, Beirne bluntly addresses the critical questions: should we care about this history? Why is it relevant in today's postmodern era? His answer is that the Constitution under which we live--the supreme law of the land--was shaped by the events recounted and can only be fully appreciated by understanding the circumstances of the decisions Washington made. For example, Washington's Revolutionary War powers established precedents from which today's presidential powers were derived. Readers are invited to judge for themselves the relevance of Washington's precedents today. Beirne explores Washington's pragmatic attitude regarding the treatment of enemy combatants. While he freely admits much of the modern world now takes a more humane approach toward prisoners of war, Beirne affirms that presidents still must address fundamental questions: What must be done to defend the American people? How extreme can the measures for defending the people be? Using historical events supported by official documents and the personal letters of Washington, Beirne clearly outlines the escalating mistreatment problem faced by Washington. A highly principled man, Washington abhorred prisoner abuse, but he nevertheless countenanced it as a counterthreat to British abuse of prisoners and civilians. As a result, abuse became a weapon that Washington used to retaliate against British torture and, therefore, he helped prevent harm to his people. It was a horrible, but practical, tool employed by Washington under the assumption that in doing so he was carrying out his foremost obligation to protect Americans and the revolution itself. While Washington felt little obligation to seek congressional guidance in matters of prisoner treatment, he nevertheless sought to adhere to congressional authority in the execution of the war. Beirne asserts his example became the embodiment of what later would be enshrined in constitutional powers as the duties and prerogatives of the commander in chief. By exploring the natural distrust and suspicion the populace held for a powerful army in a republic system of government, Beirne skillfully guides the reader through the tumultuous relationship between Washington and the feebly empowered Continental Congress. …" @default.
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