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His Excellency : George Washington / Joseph J. Ellis.

Ellis, Joseph J., (author.).

Summary:

Drawing from the newly catalogued Washington papers at the University of Virginia, the author paints a full portrait of Washington's life and career in the context of eighteenth-century America, richly detailing his private life and illustrating the ways in which it influenced his public persona. When Washington died in 1799, Ellis tells us, he was eulogized as "first in the hearts of his countrymen.

Record details

ISBN: 1400040310
ISBN: 9781400040315
Physical Description: xiv, 320 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2004.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Interior regions -- The strenuous squire -- First in war -- Destiny's child -- Introspective interlude -- First in peace -- Testament.
Target Audience Note:	1390L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:	Accelerated Reader AR UG 12.7 23 86485.