| Description |
1 online resource (353 pages) |
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text file |
| Note |
"Published with assistance from the Annie Burr Lewis Fund." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 303-332) and index. |
| Summary |
"A much-needed concise biography of America's first president 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. 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."--Provided by publisher. |
| Contents |
Look around you -- Powerful ambitions, powerful friends -- War for North America -- The rise of George Washington -- "Because we are Americans" -- Winter soldier -- Brandywine, Germantown, and Monmouth -- The great man: Yorktown, Newburgh, and Annapolis -- "The destiny of unborn millions" -- "On untrodden ground": the first term -- The age of passion: the second term -- "The debt which all must pay." |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Washington, George, 1732-1799.
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Washington, George, 1732-1799. |
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United States. Continental Army -- History.
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United States. Continental Army. |
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History. |
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Presidents -- United States -- Biography.
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Presidents. |
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United States. |
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Biographies.
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Generals -- United States -- Biography.
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Generals. |
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United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783.
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United States -- Politics and government -- 1789-1797.
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Politics and government. |
| Chronological Term |
1789-1797 |
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American Revolution (United States : 1775-1783) |
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Electronic books.
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History.
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Biographies.
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| Added Title |
Wonder of the age |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Rhodehamel, John H. George Washington. New Haven : Yale University Press, [2017] 9780300219975 (DLC) 2016939283 (OCoLC)972124169 |
| ISBN |
9780300229899 (electronic book) |
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0300229895 (electronic book) |
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9780300219975 (hardcover ; alkaline paper) |
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0300219970 (hardcover ; alkaline paper) |
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