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George Washington
Hardcover
Historical FiguresPresidents & Heads of StateRevolutionary Period (1775-1800)
ISBN13: 9781025345444
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 372
Weight: 1.53
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
George Washington is a profound and intimate biography that seeks to look behind the legend of the first President of the United States to reveal the man himself. Written by esteemed historian Paul Leicester Ford, this work moves away from the deified Father of His Country to examine Washington's character, habits, and personal life. Ford provides a comprehensive look at Washington's upbringing, his physical attributes, his education, and his social relations, offering a grounded perspective on one of history's most pivotal figures.
The narrative explores Washington's various roles-from his early days as a surveyor and a young officer in the British colonial forces to his leadership of the Continental Army and his eventual presidency. Unlike many hagiographies, this biography utilizes Washington's own letters and papers to present a portrait of a man who was deeply human, possessed of both great virtues and relatable flaws. George Washington stands as an essential read for anyone interested in the American Revolution, the formation of the United States government, and the personal journey of the leader who guided the nation through its most formative years. This study remains a classic piece of American biographical literature, prized for its detail and historical insight.
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