Napoleon bemoaned at his death, " they wanted me to be another Washington". Indeed they did. Had he done so it would have benefited France far more than all his victories.
Very interesting. Wood is at his best - and most interesting- when examining personalities such as Adams and Jefferson and Washington and less so when discussing large social and political movements and events. History is about people, after all.
Washington only freed about 120 enslaved workers. The rest belonged to Martha for her lifetime and were bequeathed to Martha's grandchildren. I was glad to hear that he made some provisions for them to be able have a new life.
Washington had good reason to be protective of his reputation. He nearly destroyed it in his youth in starting the French and Indian War by killing a French ambassador when he was young and hot headed...and then to be tricked into admiting guilt by singing a confession in French which he didn't speak or read.
Such an excellent & authoratative lecturer, could listen for hours, thank you for posting this (education without disrupting ads!!!).
Napoleon bemoaned at his death, " they wanted me to be another Washington".
Indeed they did. Had he done so it would have benefited France far more than all his victories.
Very interesting. Wood is at his best - and most interesting- when examining personalities such as Adams and Jefferson and Washington and less so when discussing large social and political movements and events. History is about people, after all.
Washington only freed about 120 enslaved workers. The rest belonged to Martha for her lifetime and were bequeathed to Martha's grandchildren. I was glad to hear that he made some provisions for them to be able have a new life.
Washington had good reason to be protective of his reputation. He nearly destroyed it in his youth in starting the French and Indian War by killing a French ambassador when he was young and hot headed...and then to be tricked into admiting guilt by singing a confession in French which he didn't speak or read.
6:33 lecture starts
But wood drastically underestimates the impact of social distinctions predicated upon wealth, especially inherited wealth.
Yeah that's true, but Vallejos drastically overestimates it (Vallejos, Stephen - Fuarrrk 2016).
He he he.
my boy is wicked smaht.
I got her number...how do you like them apples?
@@randyt700 Finally learned who Gordon Wood is. Looking forwarding to watching some of his other talks.
Top four: Adams, Hamilton, Madison, and Washington.
George Washington might say: "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."