In the “Greatness of George Washington” author historian Gordon Wood starts his story with arguing that the George Washington is the only truly classical hero we have ever had. He had physical appearance of a classical hero, his modesty personality and his military exploits. Moreover, Gordon Wood believes that George Washington deserves fist-place honors, not a third-place followed by Abram Lincoln in first-place and Franklin D. Roosevelt second.
First, had all the physical attributes of a classical hero. He was very tall by contemporary standards, which made him a giant in his day, he looked down at everyone, he was full of energy, a superb athlete and healthy.
Second, was not well-educated president unlikely to other president. He never
First, had all the physical attributes of a classical hero. He was very tall by contemporary standards, which made him a giant in his day, he looked down at everyone, he was full of energy, a superb athlete and healthy.
Second, was not well-educated president unlikely to other president. He never