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BL
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1013443
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b767813
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| Title & Author
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The art of command : : military leadership from George Washington to Colin Powell /\ edited by Harry S. Laver and Jeffrey J. Matthews.
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| Publication Statement
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Lexington, Kentucky :: The University Press of Kentucky,, [2008]
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1 online resource (xvi, 276 pages) :: portraits
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| ISBN
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0813138922
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: 0813173124
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: 0813174163
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: 1282937405
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: 9780813138923
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: 9780813173122
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: 9780813174167
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: 9781282937406
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0813125138
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9780813125138
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Foreword / Lt. Gen. Steven W. Boutelle -- Introduction: leadership for war and peace / Harry S. Laver and Jeffrey J. Matthews -- Integrity and leadership: George Washington / Caroline Cox -- Determination and leadership: Ulysses S. Grant / Harry S. Laver -- Institutional leadership: George C. Marshall / Larry I. Bland -- Cross-cultural leadership: Dwight D. Eisenhower / Kerry E. Irish -- Charismatic leadership: Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller / Jon T. Hoffman -- Visionary leadership: Henry H. "Hap" Arnold / François Le Roy and Drew Perkins -- Technology and leadership: Hyman G. Rickover / Thomas L. "Tim" Foster -- Adaptive leadership: Harold G. "Hal" Moore / H.R. McMaster -- Exemplary followership: Colin L. Powell / Jeffrey J. Matthews -- Recommended reading.
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| Abstract
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In examining the art and science of American military leadership from the American Revolution to the Persian Gulf War, this book spotlights the complex dynamics of effective leadership. The authors probe the human and social factors that affect leadership development, as well as the education, experience, and mentoring that shape a leader's career.
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Admirals-- United States, Biography.
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Command of troops, Case studies.
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Generals-- United States, Biography.
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Admirals.
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Armed Forces-- Officers.
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Command of troops.
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Generals.
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HISTORY-- Essays.
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Militaire bevelhebbers.
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United States, Armed Forces, Officers, Biography.
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United States, History, Military.
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United States, History, Naval.
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United States.
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Verenigde Staten.
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| Dewey Classification
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355.3/3041092273B
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| LC Classification
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U52.A77 2008eb
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15.85bcl
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15.85.bcl
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89.81bcl
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89.81.bcl
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| Added Entry
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Boutelle, Steven W.
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Laver, Harry S.
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Matthews, Jeffrey J.,1965-
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