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Founding Father
By Brookhiser, Richard
Founding Father
In this thought-provoking look at George Washington as soldier and statesman, Richard Brookhiser traces the astonishing achievements of Washington's career and illuminates how his character and his values shaped the beginnings of American politics.
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Authors:
Brookhiser, Richard
Copyright:
1996
Format:
Paperback
GTIN13:
9780684831428
ISBN10:
0684831422
Page Count:
240
Dimensions:
5.54x0.6x8.47
Publisher:
Free Press
Strand Notes
The popular essayist and political commentator revisits the spectacular career of George Washington, at once the nation's most familiar and enigmatic president, tracing his accomplishments as statesman, soldier and nation founder. This enlightening biography goes on to examine Washington's education, ideals, and intellectual curiosity, and how his character and values shaped the beginnings of American political culture. Notes, index. 230p.
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In this thought-provoking look at George Washington as soldier and statesman, Richard Brookhiser traces the astonishing achievements of Washington's career and illuminates how his character and his values shaped the beginnings of American politics. Brookhiser recaptures the real George Washington in this against-the-grain biographical study that chronicles a remarkable quarter-century career in public life--a record of achievements that is virtually unmatched by any modern leader. Brookhiser recounts Washington's heroic deeds as general and president, his temperament and training, and reflects upon his legacy.
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