Publisher's Synopsis
""George Washington's Rules of Civility Traced to Their Sources and Restored"" is a book written by Moncure D. Conway. This book is a thorough analysis of the famous ""110 Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation"" that were written by a young George Washington in the 18th century. The author traces the origins of these rules back to their European sources and provides a detailed historical context for their creation. Conway also examines the relevance of these rules in modern society and how they can still be applied to improve our daily interactions with others. The book includes the original text of Washington's rules, as well as commentary and analysis from the author. Overall, ""George Washington's Rules of Civility Traced to Their Sources and Restored"" is a fascinating look at the history of social etiquette and the enduring legacy of one of America's most revered historical figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.