| Authors: |
Chernow, Ron.
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| Material type: |
Biography |
| Subject: |
Presidents -- United States -- Biography.
Washington, George,1732-1799.
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| Language: |
English |
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New York : Penguin Press, 2010. |
| Description: |
xxi, 904 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. ; 25 cm. |
| ISBN: |
9781594202667 1594202664 |
| Notes: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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| Summary: |
In "Washington : a Life" celebrated biographer Ron Chernow provides a richly nuanced portrait of the father of our nation, dashing forever the stereotype of a stolid, unemotional man, and revealing an astute and surprising portrait of a canny political genius who knew how to inspire people. |