"A study of ancient, medieval, and modern forms of leadership, this book brings to light qualities of statesmanship that continue to resonate in our current political environment"--.

• Contents
• Introduction
• 1 Ambition and Flexibility in Plutarch’s “Life of Alcibiades”
• 2 Principle and Resistance in Plutarch’s “Life of Cato the Younger”
• 3 Humility and Charity in Augustine’s Civitas Dei
• 4 Expedience and Circumspection in John Marshall’s Life of George Washington
• 5 Mobilization and Struggle in Jane Addams’ Twenty Years at Hull-House
• Conclusion
• References
• Index
• About the Author