Washington
A Life
New York : Penguin Press, 2010.
Format: Ebook
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Description: 1 online resource (xxi, 904 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations
In "Washington : a Life" celebrated biographer Ron Chernow provides a richly nuanced portrait of the father of our nation, dashing forever the stereotype of a stolid, unemotional man, and revealing an astute and surprising portrait of a canny political genius who knew how to inspire people.
Contents:
The portrait artist -- The frontiersman -- The planter -- The general -- The statesman -- The president -- The legend.
Subjects:
Washington, George, 1732-1799.
Presidents -- United States -- Biography.
Generals -- United States -- Biography.
United States -- History -- 1783-1815.
Washington, George, 1732-1799.
Presidents -- United States -- Biography.
Generals -- United States -- Biography.
United States -- History -- 1783-1815.
ISBN:
9781101440186
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Includes bibliographical references (pages [859]-867) and index.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages [859]-867) and index.
Description based on print version record.