{"product_id":"leading-like-the-swamp-fox-the-leadership-lessons-of-francis-marion-9781636241159","title":"Leading Like the Swamp Fox: The Leadership Lessons of Francis Marion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eFrancis Marion is known as \"The Swamp Fox\" due to his wily approach to battle and his legacy as more places in the US have been named after him than any other soldier of the American Revolution. This book explores his leadership lessons and how they impacted the American Revolution in the South Carolina Lowcountry. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 256 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 July 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Casemate Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrancis Marion, the legendary Swamp Fox, is the stuff of which legends are made. His nickname, bestowed upon him by one of his fiercest enemies, perfectly captures his wily approach to battle. The embellishment of his exploits in Parson Weems' early biography makes separating fact from fiction difficult, but it undeniably reflects the awe, loyalty, and attraction he produced in those around him. His legacy is truly remarkable, as more places in the United States have been named after him than any other soldier of the American Revolution, with the sole exception of George Washington. Even today's U.S. Army Rangers include Marion as one of their formative heroes. There is undoubtedly much about leadership that we can learn from such an intriguing personality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeading like the Swamp Fox: The Leadership Lessons of Francis Marion is a comprehensive guide that unlocks those lessons. Divided into three parts, the book first provides the historical background and context necessary to appreciate Marion's situation. The main body of the book then examines Marion's leadership across eight categories, with a number of vignettes demonstrating his competency. The summary then captures some conclusions about how leadership impacted the American Revolution in the South Carolina Lowcountry. An appendix provides some information about how the reader might explore those physical reminders of Marion and his exploits that exist today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you are interested in history or leadership, or both, Leading like the Swamp Fox has something for you. It is a captivating and insightful journey that will inspire and educate readers alike. So, grab a copy and embark on a journey to learn from one of the greatest leaders of the American Revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 546g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 161 x 235 x 24 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781636241159\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kevin Dougherty,Steven D. Smith","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44095269994746,"sku":"9781636241159","price":17.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1657905421385_book.jpg?v=1658137950","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/leading-like-the-swamp-fox-the-leadership-lessons-of-francis-marion-9781636241159","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}