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George Washington: The Forge of Experience
1732-1775
Book • 1965
This book, the first volume of Flexner's comprehensive biography, delves into Washington's formative years, highlighting his leadership during the French-Indian conflict and his personal struggles.
Flexner portrays Washington as a fallible yet noble figure, whose early experiences shaped his later achievements.
The narrative avoids idolizing Washington, instead offering a balanced view of his virtues and vulnerabilities.
Flexner portrays Washington as a fallible yet noble figure, whose early experiences shaped his later achievements.
The narrative avoids idolizing Washington, instead offering a balanced view of his virtues and vulnerabilities.
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The Making of George Washington