George Washington the founding father
By far the most important figure in the history of the United States, George Washington liberated the thirteen colonies from the superior forces of the British Empire against all military odds, and presided over the production and ratification of a constitution that (suitably amended) has lasted for...
| Main Author: | Johnson, Paul, 1928- |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Harper Perennial,
2009.
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| Edition: | 1st Harper Perennial ed. |
| Series: |
Eminent lives.
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| Summary: |
By far the most important figure in the history of the United States, George Washington liberated the thirteen colonies from the superior forces of the British Empire against all military odds, and presided over the production and ratification of a constitution that (suitably amended) has lasted for more than two hundred years. Yet today Washington remains a distant figure to many Americans? a failing that acclaimed author Paul Johnson sets out to rectify with this brilliantly vivid, sharply etched portrait of the great hero as a young warrior, masterly commander in chief, patient lawmaker, and exceptionally wise president. |
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| Physical Description: |
126 pages ; 21 cm |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 125-126). |
| ISBN: |
9780060753672 0060753676 |
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