[♪ Boreth McCay — Welcome to another edition of the Art of Manliness Podcasts, and the

history of the American Revolution to figure and stand and start contrast to each other.

George Washington and Benedict Arnold.

In the American imagination, Washington is elevated as an example of Sterling character

while Arnold is ostracized the seventh layer of Dante's hell.

But what few Americans know is that the start of the war of independence Washington was

actually a blundering general while Arnold was one of the colonies very best.

So how is it that Washington transformed himself into one of America's greatest leaders while

Arnold ended up betraying his countrymen?

Well, that's what my guest to explore in his book, Ballon Ambition, George Washington

Benedict Arnold in the fate of the American Revolution, his name is Nathaniel Filbrick,

which day on the show we discuss the evolution of Washington as a general in a statement.

Benedict Arnold's amazing but often forgotten battlefield exploits for the American cause

and how Arnold's valiant ambition turned into a vain and treacherous appetite that led

to his downfall.

And along the way, Nathaniel and I just talk about the life lessons we can take from these

two imminent revolutionaries.

Really great podcast.

After the show's over, make sure to check out the show notes at aam.is slash ambition.

For links to resources that we discuss in the shows, you can delve deeper into this topic.

Nathaniel Filbrick, welcome to the show.

It's great to be with you.

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