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Washington

A Life
Book • 2010
In 'Washington: A Life', Ron Chernow provides a richly detailed and engaging portrait of George Washington.

The book covers his adventurous early years, his heroic exploits during the Revolutionary War, his role in the Constitutional Convention, and his significant contributions as the first president of the United States.

Chernow challenges the stereotype of Washington as a stolid, unemotional figure, instead revealing a man of fiery opinions, many moods, and a fiercely guarded emotional life.

The biography delves into Washington's personal relationships, his complex feelings about slavery, and his meticulous management of Mount Vernon.

It also highlights his political genius and his role in shaping the new federal government and the office of the presidency.

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