First and always : a new portrait of George Washington /
First and Always: A New Portrait of George Washington focuses on various aspects of Washington's life and character. The book examines his leadership qualities, his relationship with his mother, the myths surrounding Washington, the Asgill Affair, his fractured friendships with famous Virginian...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Charlottesville :
University of Virginia Press,
[2020]
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| Summary: | First and Always: A New Portrait of George Washington focuses on various aspects of Washington's life and character. The book examines his leadership qualities, his relationship with his mother, the myths surrounding Washington, the Asgill Affair, his fractured friendships with famous Virginians, his dealings with his enslaved workers, and in the Quasi-War with France. |
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| Physical Description: | xiv, 226 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780813944807 0813944805 |