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Title: Author ought to be tarred and feathered.
Review: There is a subtle lie promoted in this book. It has to be subtle because to state it plainly would expose the author to the punishment I proscribe in the title. Ellis sublty insinutaes that Washington risked his life, reputation and fortune, and endured unspeakable hardships for the sake of his generation and all to follow (not only in America, but whereever freedom is coveted) all because he was angry at the British for picking his pocket. I am surprised other reviewers on this site don't at least mention it, let alone wail over it. Obviously, Ellis has never suffered, or risked much, because there ain't no way George Washinton was motivated by nothing more than his bank statement. I did give the book two stars because this book is not a piece of trash. Ellis is no fool. I have to give him credit as an author and scholar. Too bad he sees valor as a cover for pecuniary gain. He IS entitled to his opinion, no matter how wrong it is.
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