Washington: the Man and the Presidency
Authoritative biographies and Revolutionary-era histories that reconstruct Washington's military command, character, and the presidency he helped invent.
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WashingtonRon Chernow, illustratedRon Chernow’s comprehensive biography is the modern standard for understanding Washington’s life, character, and...Shelf signal: Presidents & World Leaders
Washington's CrossingDavid Hackett FischerDavid Hackett Fischer’s military narrative gives detailed context on Washington’s leadership during the critical...Shelf signal: Revolutionary America (1775-1800)
1776David McCulloughDavid McCullough’s vivid account of 1776 situates Washington within the pivotal year that shaped the Revolutionary...Shelf signal: Revolutionary America (1775-1800)
American CreationJoseph J. EllisJoseph Ellis’s exploration of the early Republic explains Washington’s place in forming the new government and...Shelf signal: Revolutionary America (1775-1800)
American PatriarchH. W. BrandsH.Shelf signal: Presidents & World Leaders