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The Virginia dynasty four presidents and the creation of the American nation

A group portrait of America's first four presidents from Virginia focuses on a series of key historical episodes that illustrate how the myriad leadership roles of Washington, Jefferson, Madison and Monroe promoted transcendental, if contradictory, national views about freedom and equality.

Main Author: Cheney, Lynne V. (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: [New York] : Viking, [2020]
Subjects:
Washington, George, > 1732-1799.
Jefferson, Thomas, > 1743-1826.
Madison, James, > 1751-1836.
Monroe, James, > 1758-1831.
Presidents > United States > Biography.
Statesmen > Virginia > Biography.
Founding Fathers of the United States > Biography.
United States > Politics and government > 1783-1865.
Biographies.
Summary: A group portrait of America's first four presidents from Virginia focuses on a series of key historical episodes that illustrate how the myriad leadership roles of Washington, Jefferson, Madison and Monroe promoted transcendental, if contradictory, national views about freedom and equality.
Physical Description: 437 pages ; 25 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 399-422) and index.
ISBN: 9781101980040
1101980044
Author Notes: Lynne Cheney was born on August 14, 1941 in Casper, Wyoming. She received a B.A. with honors from Colorado College, a M.A. in English from the University of Colorado, and a Ph.D. in 19th century British literature from the University of Wisconsin. She was the editor of Washingtonian Magazine from 1983 to 1986. As chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities from 1986 to 1993, she wrote and spoke about the importance of knowing American history and she worked to provide opportunities for teachers to gain the knowledge that leads to inspired instruction. She has written several books including We the People: The Story of Our Constitution and James Madison: A Life Reconsidered.

(Bowker Author Biography)

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