History

[PARAGON]

Originally Posted by MarineHawk

George Washington was the Commander in Chief of the Continental Forces during the American Revolution. Thus, he arguably was the ?leader of the aggression.? I believe he basically had the public backing to undertake the equivalent of monarchial powers after the Revolution, but, in one of the greatest acts in world history, chose to be merely President of the Confederation.

I don't hold this as clearly true. He chose to end it and go back home once the fighting was over.

Washington resigned his commission as the Commander in Chief and was a citizen for a few years before being elected president. He went before the Continental Congress and resigned by laying down his sword.

Again, bear with my lack of historical knowledge, but Napoleon was bent on a revolt for personal gain, is my understanding. Which is why I was mentioning revolution.

The point of my question is, how many and what countries or whatever existed after aggression where the leader of the aggression was not the ruler. In other words, it was a selfish leadership, unlike in George Washington's case.

This is not a trick question or anything.... it's an honest question.