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George Washington's Sacred Fire by Peter A Lillback Synopsis 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) List Price $24.95 Your price: $15.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Washington (10 Edition) by Ron Chernow Publisher Comments 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) List Price $20.00 Your price: $11.00 Used - Trade Paper
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His Excellency: George Washington by Joseph J. Ellis Staff Pick 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) List Price $29.95 Your price: $6.95 Used - Hardcover
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Martha Washington: An American Life by Patricia Brady Publisher Comments 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 husbands beloved partner, but... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $9.95 Used - Hardcover
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Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow Staff Pick 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) List Price $40.00 Your price: $15.95 Used - Hardcover
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Being George Washington: The Indispensable Man, as You've Never Seen Him by Glenn Beck Publisher Comments 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) List Price $26.00 Your price: $17.95 Used - Hardcover
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Inventing George Washington: America's Founder, in Myth and Memory by Edward G Lengel Publisher Comments 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) List Price $25.99 Your price: $9.95 Used - Hardcover
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All Cloudless Glory Volume 2 :George Washing by Harrison Clark Synopsis 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) List Price $22.50 Your price: $3.50 Used - Trade Paper
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George Washington: The Founding Father (Eminent Lives) by Paul Johnson Publisher Comments 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) List Price $13.99 Your price: $5.95 Used - Trade Paper
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An Imperfect God: George Washington, His Slaves, and the Creation of America by Henry Wiencek Publisher Comments Includes bibliographical references (p. 363-390) and index.... (read more) List Price $26.00 Your price: $4.95 Used - Hardcover
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George Washington: A National Treasure by Richard Brookhiser Book News Annotation 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) List Price $14.95 Your price: $10.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The Ascent of George Washington: The Hidden Political Genius of an American Icon by John Ferling Publisher Comments 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) List Price $20.00 Your price: $10.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Washington: A Legacy of Leadership (Generals) by Paul S Vickery Publisher Comments 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) List Price $19.99 Your price: $10.95 Used - Hardcover
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His Excellency: George Washington by Joseph J Ellis Staff Pick 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) List Price $15.00 Your price: $5.95 Used - Trade Paper
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General George Washington: A Military Life by Edward G Lengel Publisher Comments 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) List Price $29.95 Your price: $17.95 Used - Hardcover
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Young George Washington and the French and Indian War, 1753-1758 by Robert M. Mcclung Book News Annotation 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) List Price $22.50 Your price: $3.95 Used - Hardcover
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The Political Philosophy of George Washington (Political Philosophy of the American Founders) by Jeffry H Morrison Publisher Comments 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) List Price $40.00 Your price: $19.95 Sale - Hardcover
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George Washington on Leadership by Richard Brookhiser Publisher Comments 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) List Price $26.00 Your price: $8.24 Sale - Hardcover
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All Cloudless Glory Vol. 1: The Life of George Washington: From Boyhood to Valley Forge, Set by Harrison Clark Publisher Comments The only book on Washington based solely on original sources--diaries, letters, and papers. The first of two volumes.... (read more) List Price $40.00 Your price: $9.95 Used - Hardcover
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George Washington: First in War, First in Peace (American Heroes) by James A Crutchfield Publisher Comments 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) List Price $13.95 Your price: $5.50 Used - Trade Paper
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