Bibliograph

George Washington, the Founding Father, Paul Johnson

Type

Label

George Washington, the Founding Father, Paul Johnson

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

George Washington

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Paul Johnson

Series statement

Eminent lives

Sub title

the Founding Father

Summary

By far the most important figure in the history of the United States, George Washington liberated the thirteen colonies from the superior forces of the British Empire against all military odds, and presided over the production and ratification of a constitution that (suitably amended) has lasted for more than two hundred years. Yet today Washington remains a distant figure to many Americans-a failing that acclaimed author Paul Johnson sets out to rectify with this brilliantly vivid, sharply etched portrait of the great hero as a young warrior, masterly commander in chief, patient lawmaker, and exceptionally wise president

Target audience

adult

Classification