The First of Men: A Life of George Washington

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 his familiar sterling qualities--courage, industry, ability to make difficult decisions--but also his less-well-known character flaws. This superb paperback makes available once again an honest and compelling ... Read More

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 his familiar sterling qualities--courage, industry, ability to make difficult decisions--but also his less-well-known character flaws. This superb paperback makes available once again an honest and compelling biography of the father of our country. Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Rent eBook (2 Options) 180 Day Rental: $5.53 (Expires Jul 19, 2025) 365 Day Rental: $6.38 (Expires Jan 20, 2026) Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $8.50 Title: The First of Men by John E. Ferling Publisher: Oxford University Press Academic US Print ISBN: 9780195398670, 019539867X eText ISBN: 9780199752751 Edition: 2010 Format: EPUB eBook	$5.53 Rent eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ