Washington by Ron Chernow
A Life
This biography provides a comprehensive and balanced account of the life of the first U.S. president, from his childhood in Virginia, through his military career in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution, to his two terms as president. The book offers an in-depth exploration of his complex character, his relationships with his family and contemporaries, his ownership of slaves, and his role in shaping the country's political and social structures. It also sheds new light on his leadership style, his visionary ideas, and his enduring influence on American history and culture.
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- Published
- 2010
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 904
- Original Language
- English
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