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 ...
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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.
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Good. Good. Copyright 1988 hardcover//Ex-library. No marks except library's, the front blank page removed by the library, uncreased spine, moderate wear.
While there are many biographies of George Washington including the multi-volume masterpiece by Freeman, it has always been difficult to capture the man and separate him from the times alone. Ferling's biography does it the best, in my opinion as a life long student of Revolutionary America. It is well written, scrupulous in its research, and sound in its judgments. Ferling is an accomplished historian and well worth your time in reading his books.
