Download or read book General George Washington written by Edward G. Lengel and published by Random House Trade Paperbacks. This book was released on 2007-01-09 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The most comprehensive and authoritative study of Washington’s military career ever written.” –Joseph J. Ellis, author of His Excellency: George Washington Based largely on George Washington’s personal papers, this engrossing book paints a vivid, factual portrait of Washington the soldier. An expert in military history, Edward Lengel demonstrates that the “secret” to Washington’s excellence lay in his completeness, in how he united the military, political, and personal skills necessary to lead a nation in war and peace. Despite being an “imperfect commander”–and at times even a tactically suspect one–Washington nevertheless possessed the requisite combination of vision, integrity, talents, and good fortune to lead America to victory in its war for independence. At once informative and engaging, and filled with some eye-opening revelations about Washington, the American Revolution, and the very nature of military command, General George Washington is a book that reintroduces readers to a figure many think they already know. “The book’s balanced assessment of Washington is satisfying and thought-provoking. Lengel gives us a believable Washington . . . the most admired man of his generation by far.” –The Washington Post Book World “A compelling picture of a man who was ‘the archetypal American soldier’ . . . The sum of his parts was the greatness of Washington.” –The Boston Globe “[An] excellent book . . . fresh insights . . . If you have room on your bookshelf for only one book on the Revolution, this may be it.” –The Washington Times

Download or read book David Humphreys Life of General Washington written by David Humphreys and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The biography of Washington written by his close friend and military aide

Download or read book Life of General Washington written by David Humphreys and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only biography authorized by Washington himself offers a rare, intimate glimpse of his life through his assumption of the presidency. The text includes remarks he made upon reading a portion of the manuscript.

Download or read book The Life of George Washington written by John Marshall and published by . This book was released on 1805 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The Life of George Washington written by Marshall and published by . This book was released on 1805 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book You Never Forget Your First written by Alexis Coe and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AN NPR CONCIERGE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR “In her form-shattering and myth-crushing book….Coe examines myths with mirth, and writes history with humor… [You Never Forget Your First] is an accessible look at a president who always finishes in the first ranks of our leaders.” —Boston Globe Alexis Coe takes a closer look at our first--and finds he is not quite the man we remember Young George Washington was raised by a struggling single mother, demanded military promotions, caused an international incident, and never backed down--even when his dysentery got so bad he had to ride with a cushion on his saddle. But after he married Martha, everything changed. Washington became the kind of man who named his dog Sweetlips and hated to leave home. He took up arms against the British only when there was no other way, though he lost more battles than he won. After an unlikely victory in the Revolutionary War cast him as the nation's hero, he was desperate to retire, but the founders pressured him into the presidency--twice. When he retired years later, no one talked him out of it. He left the highest office heartbroken over the partisan nightmare his backstabbing cabinet had created. Back on his plantation, the man who fought for liberty must confront his greatest hypocrisy--what to do with the men, women, and children he owns--before he succumbs to death. With irresistible style and warm humor, You Never Forget Your First combines rigorous research and lively storytelling that will have readers--including those who thought presidential biographies were just for dads--inhaling every page.

Download or read book The Life of George Washington written by John Corry and published by . This book was released on 1809 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book George Washington A Life in Books written by Kevin J. Hayes and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017-04-03 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it comes to the Founding Fathers, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and Alexander Hamilton are generally considered the great minds of early America. George Washington, instead, is toasted with accolades regarding his solid common sense and strength in battle. Indeed, John Adams once snobbishly dismissed him as "too illiterate, unlearned, unread for his station and reputation." Yet Adams, as well as the majority of the men who knew Washington in his life, were unaware of his singular devotion to self-improvement. Based on a comprehensive amount of research at the Library of Congress, the collections at Mount Vernon, and rare book archives scattered across the country, Kevin J. Hayes corrects this misconception and reconstructs in vivid detail the active intellectual life that has gone largely unnoticed in conventional narratives of Washington. Despite being a lifelong reader, Washington felt an acute sense of embarrassment about his relative lack of formal education and cultural sophistication, and in this sparkling literary biography, Hayes illustrates just how tirelessly Washington worked to improve. Beginning with the primers, forgotten periodicals, conduct books, and classic eighteenth-century novels such as Tom Jones that shaped Washington's early life, Hayes studies Washington's letters and journals, charting the many ways the books of his upbringing affected decisions before and during the Revolutionary War. The final section of the book covers the voluminous reading that occurred during Washington's presidency and his retirement at Mount Vernon. Throughout, Hayes examines Washington's writing as well as his reading, from The Journal of Major George Washington through his Farewell Address. The sheer breadth of titles under review here allow readers to glimpse Washington's views on foreign policy, economics, the law, art, slavery, marriage, and religion-and how those views shaped the young nation.. Ultimately, this sharply written biography offers a fresh perspective on America's Father, uncovering the ideas that shaped his intellectual journey and, subsequently, the development of America.

Download or read book Life of Gen George Washington written by John Corry and published by . This book was released on 1825 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Eulogies and orations on the life and death of General George Washington written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Life of George Washington written by Edward Everett and published by . This book was released on 1860 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work is a general biography of General and President George Washington, with most attention paid to his military career and his Presidential administration. The appendices contain the will of President Washington, as well as the inventory of Mount Vernon upon his death.

Download or read book The Life of George Washington written by David Ramsay and published by . This book was released on 1825 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A History of the Life and Death Virtues Exploits of General George Washington written by Mason Locke Weems and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The Life of George Washington in Words of One Syllable written by Josephine Pollard and published by Namaskar Book. This book was released on 2024-02-02 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the extraordinary life of George Washington through the simplicity of language with "The Life of George Washington in Words of One Syllable" by Josephine Pollard. Step into the pages of history as Pollard skillfully recounts the remarkable story of America's founding father using words that are easy to understand and accessible to readers of all ages. As you journey through the pages of this unique biography, prepare to be captivated by Pollard's engaging narrative and her ability to distill complex historical events into clear and concise language. Through her skillful storytelling, she brings to life the courage, leadership, and integrity of George Washington in a way that resonates with readers young and old. But amidst the simplicity of the language, one question arises: How does Pollard's approach to retelling Washington's life in words of one syllable make his story more accessible and engaging for readers? Explore the life and legacy of George Washington with Pollard as your guide, as she highlights key moments and achievements in Washington's journey from humble beginnings to becoming the first president of the United States. Are you ready to rediscover the greatness of George Washington in a whole new way? Engage with Pollard's innovative approach to storytelling, immersing yourself in the life and times of one of America's most iconic figures through the simplicity and clarity of words of one syllable. Don't miss the opportunity to introduce young readers to the inspiring story of George Washington. Dive into "The Life of George Washington in Words of One Syllable" now, and discover a new appreciation for the father of our nation. Seize the chance to ignite a passion for history and learning in readers of all ages. Purchase your copy of "The Life of George Washington in Words of One Syllable" today and embark on a literary journey through the life of a true American hero.