As part of the Lives of the Founders series from ISI, this biographical volume documents the life of Nathanael Greene, a Revolutionary War general who was considered second in command only to George Washington and was instrumental in liberating the Southern States from British rule. Tucker has written and edited over 30 books on military and naval history, and he has written this volume for students, scholars and general readers who want to know more about Greene's leadership role in the Continental Army and his effective military strategies. The author also notes that Greene's remarkable contributions to American history may have been forgotten simply because he died an early death in 1786. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)