The organizational and political genius of George Washington, argues Chadwick (American history, Rutgers U.), was one of the prime reasons for American victory in the Revolutionary War. He profiles the many challenges that faced Washington in conducting the campaigns against the British and describes Washington's response. He also examines Washington's political activities in the period following the British defeat and Washington's ascendancy to the office of the presidency. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)