George Washington : the forge of experience (1732-1775)
- 390 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Recounts the first forty-three years of Washington's life and includes quotes from his letters, diaries, and documents
George WashingtonSeries
This extensive biographical series delves into the life and times of one of American history's most pivotal figures. Each volume meticulously covers crucial periods of his career, from his early life through the Revolutionary War and his presidency. The series draws upon primary sources like letters and diaries to present a complex and nuanced portrait of his leadership and decisions. It's a captivating exploration of nation-building through the eyes of its founding father.
Recommended Reading Order
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Considers the strengths and weaknesses of this civilian general whose hard-won military lessons won the American Revolution
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This book begins with Washington's return to Mount Vernon, a victorious, but exhausted soldier eagerly seeking the pleasures of a quiet country life. Free of heavy responsibilities, his character expands in genial, often unexpected ways. All too soon, however, the idyll is broken. This promises to be the biography of Washington that will best serve our generation.
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History has blinded us to the all-too-human character of George Washington; in doing so, it has blinded us to the true nature of his greatness. We have urgent need to know this man we call the Father of Our Country. And now, at last, James Thomas Flexner has given us the biography that fully meets our need.
