Author: Brookhiser, Richard

Price: $11.29

Category:Historical Biographies
Publication Date:1997-02-22T00:00:01Z
Pages:240
Binding:Paperback
ISBN:10:0684831422
ISBN:13:9780684831428
"Revisits the spectacular career of George Washington, at once our most familiar and enigmatic president. Challenging the modern perceptions of Washington as either a political figurehead of little actual importance or a folk legend rather than a real man, Brookhiser traces the president's amazing accomplishments as a statesman, soldier, and founder of a great nation in a quarter century of activity that remains unmatched by any modern leader. Brookhiser goes on to examine Washington's education, ideals, and intellectual curiosity, illuminating how Washington's character and values shaped the beginnings of American politics."--Page 4 of cover.