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George Washington's Sacred Fire
George Washington's Sacred Fire
by Peter A Lillback
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Published by Providence Forum Press    Dr. Peter Lillback's exhaustive fifteen years of research set’s George Washington's Sacred Fire apart from all previous works Washington’s faith. It presents a man driven by the highest of... (read more)

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Washington (10 Edition)
Washington (10 Edition)
by Ron Chernow
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andquot;The best, most comprehensive, and most balanced single-volume biography of Washington ever written.andquot; -Gordon S. Wood, The New York Review of Books Celebrated biographer Ron Chernow provides a richly nuanced portrait of the father of our... (read more)

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His Excellency: George Washington
His Excellency: George Washington
by Joseph J. Ellis
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Few biographies so completely capture their multifaceted subjects. With fresh insight, Joseph Ellis's well-researched book gives readers a personal look at America's premier Founding Father.... (read more)

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Martha Washington: An American Life
Martha Washington: An American Life
by Patricia Brady
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Martha Custis was an attractive, wealthy widow and the mother of two young children when she agreed to marry again in 1759 and begin a new life as Martha Washington. For the next forty-one years, Martha was not only her husband’s beloved partner, but... (read more)

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Washington: A Life
Washington: A Life
by Ron Chernow
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Ron Chernow's gripping biography covers George Washington's many facets, some previously unexplored and all penned with the author's literary acuteness. By delving into the personal, as well as the political, Chernow successfully paints an unprecedented... (read more)

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Being George Washington: The Indispensable Man, as You've Never Seen Him
Being George Washington: The Indispensable Man, as You've Never Seen Him
by Glenn Beck
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IF YOU THINK YOU KNOW GEORGE WASHINGTON, THINK AGAIN. This is the amazing true story of a real-life superhero who wore no cape and possessed no special powers—yet changed the world forever. It’s a story about a man whose life reads as if... (read more)

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Inventing George Washington: America's Founder, in Myth and Memory
Inventing George Washington: America's Founder, in Myth and Memory
by Edward G Lengel
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An entertaining and erudite history that offers a fresh look at America's first founding father, the creation of his legend, and what it means for our nation and ourselves George Washington's death on December 14, 1799, dealt a dreadful blow to public... (read more)

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All Cloudless Glory Volume 2 :George Washing
All Cloudless Glory Volume 2 :George Washing
by Harrison Clark
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All Cloudless Glory is George Washington's story, told largely by George Washington himself. Our nation's first president, who was blessed with a remarkable memory, left behind a wealth of autobiographical materials, including letters, diaries, and... (read more)

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George Washington: The Founding Father (Eminent Lives)
George Washington: The Founding Father (Eminent Lives)
by Paul Johnson
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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... (read more)

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An Imperfect God: George Washington, His Slaves, and the Creation of America
An Imperfect God: George Washington, His Slaves, and the Creation of America
by Henry Wiencek
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 363-390) and index.... (read more)

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George Washington: A National Treasure
George Washington: A National Treasure
by Richard Brookhiser
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In 2000, the Landsdowne portrait of George Washington (it had been on long term loan to the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC) was purchased from the (British) Landsdowne heir for the Gallery by the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation of Nevada... (read more)

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The Ascent of George Washington: The Hidden Political Genius of an American Icon
The Ascent of George Washington: The Hidden Political Genius of an American Icon
by John Ferling
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Historian John Ferling has been called a "national resource," and his latest book again demonstrates his unsurpassed insight into the Founding Fathers, giving us George Washington as we have never seen him before. Our first president has long... (read more)

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Washington: A Legacy of Leadership (Generals)
Washington: A Legacy of Leadership (Generals)
by Paul S Vickery
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George Washington has been called, first in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen. He is remembered for his character, perseverance, and faith and is an example for future leaders. From the first outing as a young militia colonel... (read more)

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His Excellency: George Washington
His Excellency: George Washington
by Joseph J Ellis
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Few biographies so completely capture their multifaceted subjects. With fresh insight, Joseph Ellis's well-researched book gives readers a personal look at America's premier Founding Father.... (read more)

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General George Washington: A Military Life
General George Washington: A Military Life
by Edward G Lengel
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Much has been written in the past two centuries about George Washington the statesman and “father of his country.” Less often discussed is Washington’s military career, including his exploits as a young officer and his performance as... (read more)

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Young George Washington and the French and Indian War, 1753-1758
Young George Washington and the French and Indian War, 1753-1758
by Robert M. Mcclung
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Geared towards a high school audience, this text constructs Washington's military experiences during the French and Indian War as a necessary step in a learning process that would leave him ready to be a great leader. Since Washington's experiences... (read more)

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The Political Philosophy of George Washington (Political Philosophy of the American Founders)
The Political Philosophy of George Washington (Political Philosophy of the American Founders)
by Jeffry H Morrison
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George Washington is revered as the father of his country, a clever and skilled general, and a man of restrained principle -- but not as a political thinker. This short introduction to Washington's political philosophy reveals him as a thoughtful public... (read more)

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George Washington on Leadership
George Washington on Leadership
by Richard Brookhiser
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FIRST IN WAR, FIRST IN PEACE, FIRST IN LEADERSHIP. Richard Brookhisers revolutionary biography, Founding Father, took George Washington off the dollar bill and made him live. Now, with his trademark wit and precision, Brookhiser expertly examines the... (read more)

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All Cloudless Glory Vol. 1: The Life of George Washington: From Boyhood to Valley Forge, Set
All Cloudless Glory Vol. 1: The Life of George Washington: From Boyhood to Valley Forge, Set
by Harrison Clark
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The only book on Washington based solely on original sources--diaries, letters, and papers. The first of two volumes.... (read more)

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George Washington: First in War, First in Peace (American Heroes)
George Washington: First in War, First in Peace (American Heroes)
by James A Crutchfield
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Washingtons rise from anonymity as a minor land-owner and surveyor to become Americas first national hero is recreated by veteran historical writer James Crutchfield. The author draws a vivid picture of a man with no military training who led the 13... (read more)

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