The first of men : : a life of George Washington / / by John E. Ferling.
Written by John Ferling, one of America's leading historians of the Revolutionary era, The First of Men offers an illuminating portrait of George Washington's life, with emphasis on his military and political career. Here is a riveting account that captures Washington in all his complexity...
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Ferling, John E., author. The first of men : a life of George Washington / by John E. Ferling. First of Men Newfound Press 1988 Knoxville : University of Tennessee Press, c1988. 1 online resource (xiii, 598 pages) : illustrations. text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier text file rda Includes bibliographical references (pages [579]-584) and index. Written by John Ferling, one of America's leading historians of the Revolutionary era, The First of Men offers an illuminating portrait of George Washington's life, with emphasis on his military and political career. Here is a riveting account that captures Washington in all his complexity, recounting not only Washington's familiar sterling qualities--courage, industry, ability to make difficult decisions, ceaseless striving for self-improvement, love of his family and loyalty to friends--but also his less well known character flaws. Indeed, as Ferling shows, Washington had to overcome many negative traits as he matured into a leader. The young Washington was accused of ingratitude and certain of his letters from this period read as if they were written by "a pompous martinet and a whining, petulant brat." As commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, he lost his temper more than once and indulged flatterers. Aaron Burr found him "a boring, colorless person." As president, he often believed the worst about individual officials. Ferling concludes that Washington's personality and temperament were those of "a self-centered and self-absorbed man, one who since youth had exhibited a fragile self-esteem." And yet he managed to realize virtually every grand design he ever conceived. Ferling's Washington is driven, fired by ambition, envy, and dreams of fame and fortune. Yet his leadership and character galvanized the American Revolution--probably no one else could have kept the war going until the master stroke at Yorktown--and helped the fledgling nation take, and survive, its first unsteady steps. This superb paperback makes available once again an unflinchingly honest and compelling biography of the father of our country. Also available in print form. English Includes index. Washington, George, 1732-1799. Presidents United States Biography. Generals United States Biography. United States. Army Biography. Presidents Biography United States Generals Biography United States Regions & Countries - Americas HILCC History & Archaeology HILCC United States - General HILCC George Washington 1732-1799 Generals--United States--Biography Presidents--United States--Biography United States Army--Biography American Council of Learned Societies. Print version: 0870495623 Print version: 087049628X |
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