George Washington : the wonder of the age
Rhodehamel, John H.2017
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A much-needed concise biography of America's first president "The only Washington biography you need."-Wall Street Journal As editor of the award-winning Library of America collection of George Washington's writings and a curator of the great man's original papers, John Rhodehamel has established himself as an authority of our nation's preeminent founding father. In this "crisply written, admirably concise, and never superficial" biography (Fergus M. Bordewich, Wall Street Journal) Rhodehamel examines George Washington as a public figure, arguing that the man-who first achieved fame in his early twenties-is inextricably bound to his mythic status. Solidly grounded in Washington's papers and exemplary in its brevity, this approachable biography is a superb introduction to the leader whose name has become synonymous with America.
Main title:
George Washington : the wonder of the age / John Rhodehamel.
Author:
Rhodehamel, John H., author
Imprint:
New Haven : Yale University Press, [2017]
Collation:
353 pages ; 22 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 303-332) and index.
ISBN:
9780300219975 (hardcover alk paper)
Dewey class:
973.41092
Language:
English
Subject:
Washington, George, 1732-1799United States. Continental Army -- HistoryPresidents -- United States -- BiographyGenerals -- United States -- BiographyBiographyBiography: historical, political & militaryUnited States of America, USA18th century, c 1700 to c 1799History of the AmericasHistoryPolitical leaders & leadershipGeneral & world historyUSA: Colonization and SettlementAmerican RevolutionUSA: The New NationUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783United States -- Politics and government -- 1789-1797
BRN:
2820750
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