To Rescue the Constitution: George Washington and the Fragile American Experimen

Description: To Rescue the Constitution by Bret Baier "A new biography of George Washington, centering on his return from retirement to lead the Constitutional Convention and secure the future of the United States."-- FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Fox News Channels Chief Political Anchor reveals George Washingtons indispensable–yet overlooked–contributions to Americas founding"To Rescue The Constitution is a masterful exploration of the electrifying struggle to unite a young United States." —Jay WinikA sweeping narrative ranging from the unsettled early American frontier and the battlefields of the Revolution to the history-making clashes within Philadelphias Independence Hall, Bret Baiers To Rescue the Constitution dramatically illuminates the life of George Washington, the Founder who did more than perhaps any other individual to secure the future of the United States.George Washington rescued the nation three times: first by leading the Continental Army to victory in the Revolutionary War, second by presiding over the Constitutional Convention that set the blueprint for the United States and ushering the Constitution through a fractious ratification process, and third by leading the nation as its first president. There is no doubt that the struggling new nation needed to be rescued—and that Washington was the only American who could bring the together.After the victorious War of Independence, when a spirit of unity and patriotism might have been expected, instead the nation fractured. The states were no more than a loosely knit and contentious confederation, with no strong central union. It was an urgent matter that led to the calling of a Constitutional Convention to meet in Philadelphia during the summer of 1787.Setting aside his plan to retire to Mount Vernon, Washington agreed to be a delegate at Philadelphia. There he was unanimously elected president of the convention. After successfully bringing the Constitution into being, Washington then sacrificed any hope of returning to private life by accepting the unanimous election to be the nations first president. Washington was not known for brilliant oratory or prose, but his quiet, steady leadership gave life to the Constitution by showing how it should be enacted.In this vivid and moving portrait of Americas early struggles, Baier captures the critical moments when Washingtons leadership brought the nation from the brink of collapse. Baier exposes an early America that is grittier and far more divided than is often portrayed—one we can see reflected in todays conflicts. Author Biography Bret Baier is the Chief Political Anchor for Fox News Channel and the Anchor and Executive Editor of Special Report with Bret Baier, seen five days a week on Fox News Channel. He has previously served Fox News as Chief White House Correspondent, and as National Security Correspondent based at the Pentagon. He has reported from seventy-four countries, and has reported from Iraq twelve times and Afghanistan thirteen times. He is also the author of the New York Times bestseller Special Heart: A Journey of Faith, Hope, Courage and Love. He lives with his family in Washington, D.C. Review "Bret Baier has done it again! To Rescue The Constitution is a masterful exploration of the electrifying struggle to unite a young United States. Meticulously researched and powerfully written, in these pages Baier presents riveting portraits of the eras key leaders and above all of George Washington himself. This book should be required reading in Washington, DC and the rest of the nation. With To Rescue The Constitution, Baier clearly takes his place as the countrys most significant journalist-historian. What a tour de force!" — Jay Winik, New York Times bestselling author of April 1865"Bret Baiers To Rescue the Constitution is the epic saga of how George Washington emerged as the indispensable leader of the U.S. Constitutional Convention of 1787. Written with historical exactness, dramatic flare, and reader-friendly prose, Baier once again proves that he is a first-rate popular historian. The George Washington who emerges from these pages is a decorated Revolutionary War hero whose personality strengths are pragmatic risk-taking, philosophical wisdom, good judgment, and unwavering patriotism. As Baier makes clear, our first president was duty-bound to build a durable United States of America. Highly recommended!" — Douglas Brinkley, Katherine Tsanoff Brown Chair in Humanities and Professor of History at Rice University and author of American Moonshot: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race"Bret Baier gives us a stylish and sensible portrait of the Foundingest Father of them all. At a time when a serious political dialogue has become virtually impossible, it is refreshing to be transported to a time when argument itself was the answer, and one man understood that surrendering power was the ultimate measure of leadership." — Joseph J. Ellis, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation and His Excellency: George Washington"Once again Bret Baier has taken readers on a journey into American history, dramatizing the suspenseful years around the birth of our nation. The scenes have striking relevance in todays fractured political climate, underscoring the need for constant vigilance to protect the values of our republic." — Mark Levin, #1 New York Times bestselling author"It is not possible for one book to do justice to George Washington. But it is possible, and long overdue, for one book to put Washingtons role in the framing our Constitution center stage. Kudos to Bret Baier for resurrecting these critical months in Washingtons life, and reminding the reader, again, that along with No Washington, no country and No Washington, no presidency, there is surely a third absolute: No Washington, no Constitution. A book that could not be more timely as the country again seeks leaders of dignity and courage, resolve and restraint." — Hugh Hewitt, Washington Post columnist and host of The Hugh Hewitt Show"Bret Baiers narrative--careful, detailed, and evocative--captures what is arguably the most interesting (and in our schools often largely ignored) periods of American history. George Washingtons times were more divisive than todays, but Baier clearly demonstrates how our first president brought the country together, largely by force of his character and example. To Rescue the Constitution fills the gaps in all readers minds; it informs, illuminates and deepens understanding. And gives us perspective from which hope might arise. It is very much worth reading." — William J. Bennett, #1 New York Times bestselling author"Bret Baier has once again written a thoroughly enjoyable book about American history and its leading figures. I highly recommend To Rescue the Constitution to anyone who wants to learn more about our indispensable Founding Father – George Washington." — David Rubenstein, New York Times bestselling author of The American Experiment Details ISBN0063039583 Author Bret Baier Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Year 2023 ISBN-13 9780063039582 Format Hardcover Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2023-11-23 Imprint HarperCollins Subtitle George Washington and the Fragile American Experiment US Release Date 2023-11-23 UK Release Date 2023-11-23 ISBN-10 0063039583 Pages 384 Audience General DEWEY 973.41092 NZ Release Date 2024-01-30 AU Release Date 2024-01-30 Imprint US Mariner Books Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160676394;

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