King Washington the Wicked

[Robert Rath]

King Washington the Wicked

Assassin's Creed III's fiction isn't so far off from historical fact.

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[Quijiboh]

I didn't know before how tumultuous the founding fathers' relationships were. Interesting that America's incredible paranoia about autocracy and federal power is as old as the country itself. Especially since the revolution was as much about maintaining power as it was about overthrowing it.

 

[Alandoril]

He may not have openly wanted to take power for himself, but in that quote he did refer to America as "my" country.

 

[Savryc]

I've never really looked into the American War for Independence. Britain's been involved in so many over the course of our history I couldn't nearly keep track. Very interesting article.

 

[ECasThat]

This does sound kind of interesting
but I don't think it is enough to make me buy the game just for that

 

[remnant_phoenix]

Excellent article.

As a history enthusiast and as a teacher of American History, I greatly approve.

 

[The Last Melon]

A great article. I'm really enjoying this Critical Intel feature, and I hope the Escapist keeps it up.

 

[grey_space]

As a non american I really enjoyed this. If the standard keeps up Critical intel will quickly become one of my favourite features one the Escapist.

 

[Albino Boo]

I've never really looked into the American War for Independence. Britain's been involved in so many over the course of our history I couldn't nearly keep track. Very interesting article.

Its an article very much from the American point of view. For instance its does not mention Washingtons service during the 7 years war which started with the bayoneting of 21 sleeping French soldiers by troops under his command. The article also does not mention that fact the siege of Yorktown was only made possible by the blockade by the French navy and by French manned siege guns. The fact that the French also paid for the continental army and the sheer cost of the war was one of the causes of the French Revolution is also missed. Sort of like not mention the cold war in the context of Vietnam. The article also does not explore the motivations and politics of the British commander Cornwallis. Cornwallis was sympathetic to the colonists demands and chose not to follow up several victories in favor of trying to find a political settlement but he miscalculated and ended up being trapped by French invention.

Being successful requires a certain amount of luck. Washington was in the right place at the right time and screwed up less than his opponents is reasonable summation of his career.

 

[Karoshi]

A quite interesting read, especially since I never heard much about Americas history in such detail. I didn't have the slightest idea how vilified he was at times by the press.

Personally, I am looking forward to Washington as a moustache-twirling villain. He got that certain charm, coupled with a strong personality and ambitional goals which would make him a terrific opponent.

 

[JoJo]

He may not have openly wanted to take power for himself, but in that quote he did refer to America as "my" country.

Eh, that doesn't mean anything. I refer to the UK as "my country" but that doesn't mean I think I own it, in the same way that people refer to "my school", "my town" etc though they don't own the school or town in question.

OT: Great read, hope to see more like this in future

 

[rbstewart7263]

As a non american I really enjoyed this. If the standard keeps up Critical intel will quickly become one of my favourite features one the Escapist.

I already love it. Even in the last critical intel when bringing up the stereotypes often used in mexico the article intelligently offered solutions and avoided that common pitfall that bickering over stereotypes often leads too(ie: this is bad and im offended,you should be offended to, do something)

 

[Imp_Emissary]

Good article!
I have to admit, the part about the glasses got to me.

I hope the dlc is good. Reading all this makes it sound like George Washington was the least likely person to do this. I wonder how they will explain that, or if they'll just ignore it?
Hope they don't just ignore it.

 

[Erttheking]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, the concept of this DLC made me buy the Season Pass. I do not regret it.

 

[Krat Arona]

Its an article very much from the American point of view. For instance its does not mention Washingtons service during the 7 years war which started with the bayoneting of 21 sleeping French soldiers by troops under his command. The article also does not mention that fact the siege of Yorktown was only made possible by the blockade by the French navy and by French manned siege guns. The fact that the French also paid for the continental army and the sheer cost of the war was one of the causes of the French Revolution is also missed. Sort of like not mention the cold war in the context of Vietnam. The article also does not explore the motivations and politics of the British commander Cornwallis. Cornwallis was sympathetic to the colonists demands and chose not to follow up several victories in favor of trying to find a political settlement but he miscalculated and ended up being trapped by French invention.

Being successful requires a certain amount of luck. Washington was in the right place at the right time and screwed up less than his opponents is reasonable summation of his career.

Very valid point, in regards to the comment you were replying to, but the article isn't about national involvement. The French did indeed play a role that very much Decided the war because of it's support, but the article isn't about that. It's about the person Washington and about early American politics. It's showing the American perspective of Washington and the early government because it's an American affair. France had a great deal to do with our founding by supporting us financially and as allies, but they had no hand in our internal development and infighting.

 

[Storm Dragon]

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None of these things were mentioned because they weren't relevant. The article was about Washington as a person; specifically, how he handled his power.

 

[orangeapples]

Good article!
I have to admit, the part about the glasses got to me.

I hope the dlc is good. Reading all this makes it sound like George Washington was the least likely person to do this. I wonder how they will explain that, or if they'll just ignore it?
Hope they don't just ignore it.

alternate history with an alternate George Washington, who fought King George III to name himself King George I.

 

[Mr. Omega]

Very good article. I know a lot about American history, but reading about the finer details is always enjoyable. I've been really liking this feature. Looking forward to the next one.

 

[Mumorpuger]

Awesome write up!