Inventing George Washington: America's Founder, in Myth and Memory

Lengel, Edward G.

ISBN 10: 0061662585 / ISBN 13: 9780061662584

Editore: Harper, 2011

A sound copy with only light wear. Overall a solid copy at a great price! Codice articolo WAL-D-4c-002926

Riassunto:

Explains how, in the wake of George Washington's death, some Americans sought to deify him, while others wanted to discover the true man behind the myth, laying out a tense struggle for the founding father's soul, one that has played out for generations and deeply affected American history. By the author of This Glorious Struggle. 20,000 first printing.

Informazioni sull'autore:

Edward G. LengeL is editor in chief of the Papers of George Washington and a professor at the University of Virginia. He is the author of several books, including General George Washington and This Glorious Struggle. A lecturer on Washington and the Revolutionary War, Lengel is also a historical consultant, advising on such works as the History Channel's own comprehensive documentary. He is a frequent radio and television guest—appearing on C-SPAN, CBS, and NPR, among others—and is a regular contributor to newspapers and magazines in the vein of military history and American heritage. He lives with his family in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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Titolo: Inventing George Washington: America's ...
Casa editrice: Harper
Data di pubblicazione: 2011
Legatura: Rilegato
Condizione: Good