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George Washington : his quest for honor and fame /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Henriques, Peter R. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Charlottesville : University of Virginia Press, 2025.
Subjects:
Washington, George, > 1732-1799
Washington, George, > 1732-1799 > Psychology.
Washington, George, > 1732-1799 > Ethics.
Slavery > United States > History > 18th century.
Presidents > United States > Biography.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Young man on the make, 1732-1754
  • A frustrating war and a successful marriage, 1754-1759
  • From loyal Virginia gentleman to rebel chieftain, 1759-1775
  • America's Cincinnatus, 1775-1783
  • Returning to the fray, 1783-1789
  • Securing the union, 1789-1797
  • The final years, 1797-1799
  • Afterword : George Washington and slavery.