George Washington's Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior

George Washington

Taking his inspiration from a 16^th century French manual on etiquette, young George Washington compiled his own set of instructions under the title, The Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior. These concise rules to live by have been studied and copied by millions of readers eager to absorb Washington’s secrets of success in life and work. Neither unduly severe nor sentimental, the rules have stood the test of time and still reverberate today.

George Washington's Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior

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Taking his inspiration from a 16^th century French manual on etiquette, young George Washington compiled his own set of instructions under the title, The Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior. These concise rules to live by have been studied and copied by millions of readers eager to absorb Washington’s secrets of success in life and work. Neither unduly severe nor sentimental, the rules have stood the test of time and still reverberate today.

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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Pages: 36 • Trim: 5 x 7¾

978-1-4422-2231-1 • Hardback • April 2013 • $9.95 • (£7.99)

978-1-4422-2232-8 • eBook • April 2013 • $2.99 • (£2.99)

Subjects: Reference / Etiquette, History / General, Philosophy / Ethics & Moral Philosophy

George Washington's Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior

George Washington

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