Description
Joseph J. Ellis, a preeminent historian of the Revolutionary era, offers a compelling portrait of George Washington, moving beyond the stoic icon to reveal the complex man beneath. This landmark biography delves into Washington's early life as an impetuous officer and a landowner burdened by debt, exploring how these experiences shaped his fierce independence and resentment of imperial power. Ellis masterfully analyzes Washington's leadership, from his battlefield struggles as a general who lost more than he won, to his presidency as a reluctant figure striving to navigate intense partisan divides. "His Excellency" provides an indispensable understanding of the man who not only led a nation into being but also grappled with the immense challenges of its formation.
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paperback
Vintage
Published Nov 8, 2005
354 pages
ISBN: 9781400032532
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First Published
2004
Language
eng
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