George Washington and the creation of the American republic / William M. Fowler Jr.
"The twentieth-century publication of Washington's writings, and more recently the digital editions of his papers, have provided George Washington's biographers with increased access to the details of his life. Despite the availability of these materials, however, biographers continue to pay close attention to the years of the Revolution and his presidency, while quickly passing through the period between the Revolution and his call to the presidency. Described by historians as the "Critical Years" (1781-1789), this was a period when the new nation stood on the precipice of anarchy and disunion. Although appearing occasionally during these years, Washington is portrayed as assiduously avoiding any direct involvement that might draw him into the political fray until he emerges, reluctantly, in Philadelphia to preside over the Constitutional Convention. This is not the Washington revealed in his papers, or those of his political allies and enemies. Washington was a superb strategist and a skilled tactician. During these critical years between the end of the Revolution and the formation of the Union, Washington was deeply involved in land speculation, western expansion, scientific farming, canal building, political affairs, and family matters. While careful to husband his influence and maintain his Olympian stature, Washington deftly maneuvered to direct the nation toward a strong central government able to govern a "rising empire." How he managed to do it is the subject of this book."-- Jacket flap.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781493091669
- ISBN: 1493091662
- Physical Description: x, 281 pages ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Essex, Connecticut : Lyons Press, [2025]
- Copyright: ©2025
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-270) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Introduction -- Home -- The West -- Settlers -- Potomac Company -- Family -- Visitors -- Farmer -- Annapolis -- Philadelphia -- President.
Search for related items by subject
Available copies
- 13 of 14 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 14 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | BIO WAS (Text) | 37810435837504 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
Accessibility Features
| LDR | 03290cam a2200433 i 4500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 14835414 | ||
| 003 | CARDINAL | ||
| 005 | 20250903121914.0 | ||
| 008 | 250414t20252025ctu e b 001 0beng d | ||
| 010 | . | ‡a 2024060511 | |
| 019 | . | ‡a1527215592 | |
| 020 | . | ‡a9781493091669 ‡q(hardcover) | |
| 020 | . | ‡a1493091662 ‡q(hardcover) | |
| 035 | . | ‡a(OCoLC)1484605002 | |
| 035 | . | ‡z(OCoLC)1527215592 | |
| 040 | . | ‡aDLC ‡beng ‡erda ‡cDLC ‡dIG# ‡dOCLCO ‡dLW1 ‡dIMD | |
| 042 | . | ‡apcc | |
| 043 | . | ‡an-us--- | |
| 050 | 0 | 0. | ‡aE312.29 ‡b.F68 2025 |
| 082 | 0 | 0. | ‡a973.4/1092 ‡aB ‡223/eng/20250415 |
| 100 | 1 | . | ‡aFowler, William M., ‡cJr., ‡d1944- ‡eauthor. ‡0(CARDINAL)146329 |
| 245 | 1 | 0. | ‡aGeorge Washington and the creation of the American republic / ‡cWilliam M. Fowler Jr. |
| 264 | 1. | ‡aEssex, Connecticut : ‡bLyons Press, ‡c[2025] | |
| 264 | 4. | ‡c©2025 | |
| 300 | . | ‡ax, 281 pages ; ‡c24 cm | |
| 336 | . | ‡atext ‡btxt ‡2rdacontent | |
| 337 | . | ‡aunmediated ‡bn ‡2rdamedia | |
| 338 | . | ‡avolume ‡bnc ‡2rdacarrier | |
| 504 | . | ‡aIncludes bibliographical references (pages 203-270) and index. | |
| 505 | 0 | . | ‡aIntroduction -- Home -- The West -- Settlers -- Potomac Company -- Family -- Visitors -- Farmer -- Annapolis -- Philadelphia -- President. |
| 520 | . | ‡a"The twentieth-century publication of Washington's writings, and more recently the digital editions of his papers, have provided George Washington's biographers with increased access to the details of his life. Despite the availability of these materials, however, biographers continue to pay close attention to the years of the Revolution and his presidency, while quickly passing through the period between the Revolution and his call to the presidency. Described by historians as the "Critical Years" (1781-1789), this was a period when the new nation stood on the precipice of anarchy and disunion. Although appearing occasionally during these years, Washington is portrayed as assiduously avoiding any direct involvement that might draw him into the political fray until he emerges, reluctantly, in Philadelphia to preside over the Constitutional Convention. This is not the Washington revealed in his papers, or those of his political allies and enemies. Washington was a superb strategist and a skilled tactician. During these critical years between the end of the Revolution and the formation of the Union, Washington was deeply involved in land speculation, western expansion, scientific farming, canal building, political affairs, and family matters. While careful to husband his influence and maintain his Olympian stature, Washington deftly maneuvered to direct the nation toward a strong central government able to govern a "rising empire." How he managed to do it is the subject of this book."-- ‡cJacket flap. | |
| 600 | 1 | 0. | ‡aWashington, George, ‡d1732-1799 ‡0(CARDINAL)190043 |
| 650 | 0. | ‡aFederal government ‡zUnited States ‡xHistory. ‡0(CARDINAL)290286 | |
| 650 | 0. | ‡aConstitutional history ‡zUnited States. ‡0(CARDINAL)256653 | |
| 650 | 0. | ‡aPresidents ‡zUnited States ‡vBiography. ‡0(CARDINAL)250335 | |
| 651 | 0. | ‡aUnited States ‡xHistory ‡yConfederation, 1783-1789. ‡0(CARDINAL)256778 | |
| 651 | 0. | ‡aUnited States ‡xTerritorial expansion. ‡0(CARDINAL)257056 | |
| 655 | 7. | ‡aBiographies. ‡2lcgft ‡0(CARDINAL)326681 | |
| 901 | . | ‡a14835414 ‡bOCoLC ‡c14835414 ‡tbiblio ‡sSystem Local | |
