“Fame had been democratized. During most of history only members of the privileged classes had possessed a realistic opportunity to achieve majestic fame, but in the eighteenth century it has been demonstrated repeatedly, by men such as Franklin, for instance,… — John Ferling Copy Share Image
“Adams drew back. He wanted Hannah, but he did not live for her. Making a name for himself was more important. He told her… — John Ferling Copy Share Image
“There are always those who wish to sanitize war by portraying its grand and noble deeds-which sometimes occur-while drawing a veil over its shameless… — John Ferling Copy Share Image
“As Washington, Adams, and Jefferson reached the cusp of adulthood, each exhibited a passion for independence. Each hungered for emancipation from the entanglements of… — John Ferling Copy Share Image
“Gates should have exceeded Washington as a military leader. He had long experience in a professional army and was more loved by his men.… — John Ferling Copy Share Image
“Fame had been democratized. During most of history only members of the privileged classes had possessed a realistic opportunity to achieve majestic fame, but… — John Ferling Copy Share Image
