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PublisherGlobe Pequot Press, T.H.E.
ISBN-101493091662
ISBN-139781493091669
eBay Product ID (ePID)22075464030
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Book TitleGeorge Washington and the Creation of the American Republic
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2025
TopicUnited States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800), Presidents & Heads of State, United States / General, Historical
GenreBiography & Autobiography, History
AuthorWilliam M. Fowler, William M. Fowler Jr.
FormatHardcover
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Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight20.8 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2024-060511
ReviewsFowler's book is a portrait of a Founding Father who was patient, politically savvy, and aware of the needs of the new nation. Utilizing primary and secondary sources, this is a clear and fascinating account of a crucial time in the forming of the nation. An excellent choice for readers of U.S. history.
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal973.3092
Table Of ContentIntroduction Chapter One: Home Chapter Two: The West Chapter Three: Settlers Chapter Four: Potomac Company Chapter Five: Family Chapter Six: Visitors Chapter Seven: Farmer Chapter Eight: Annapolis Chapter Nine: Philadelphia Chapter Ten: President Notes Bibliography
SynopsisWashington's strategic genius extended beyond war, laying the foundation for a powerful American Republic. The twentieth-century publication of Washington's writings, and more recently the digital editions of his papers, have provided George Washington's biographers with increased access to the details of his life. Despite the availability of ......, The 20th-century publication of Washington's writings, and more recently the digital editions of his papers, have provided George Washington's biographers with increased access to the details of his life. Despite the availability of these materials, however, biographers continue to pay close attention to the years of the Revolution and his presidency, while quickly passing through the period between the Revolution and his call to the presidency. Described by historians as the "Critical Years" (1781-1789), this was a period when the new nation stood on the precipice of anarchy and disunion. Although appearing occasionally during these years, Washington is portrayed as assiduously avoiding any direct involvement that might draw him into the political fray until he emerges, reluctantly, in Philadelphia to preside over the Constitutional Convention. This is not the Washington revealed in his papers, or those of his political allies and enemies. Washington was a superb strategist and a skilled tactician. During these critical years between the end of the Revolution and the formation of the Union, Washington was deeply involved in land speculation, western expansion, scientific farming, canal building, political affairs, and family matters. While careful to husband his influence and maintain his Olympian stature, Washington deftly maneuvered to direct the nation toward a strong central government able to govern a "rising empire." How he managed to do it is the subject of this book., George Washington and the Creation of the American Republic debunks the portrayal of George Washington in what is described by historians as the "Critical Years" (1781-1789), a time when he was deeply involved in land speculation, western expansion, scientific farming, canal building, political affairs, and family matters--directing the nation toward a strong central government., Washington's strategic genius extended beyond war, laying the foundation for a powerful American Republic. The twentieth-century publication of Washington's writings, and more recently the digital editions of his papers, have provided George Washington's biographers with increased access to the details of his life. Despite the availability of these materials, however, biographers continue to pay close attention to the years of the Revolution and his presidency, while quickly passing through the period between the Revolution and his call to the presidency. Described by historians as the "Critical Years" (1781-1789), this was a period when the new nation stood on the precipice of anarchy and disunion. Although appearing occasionally during these years, Washington is portrayed as assiduously avoiding any direct involvement that might draw him into the political fray until he emerges, reluctantly, in Philadelphia to preside over the Constitutional Convention. This is not the Washington revealed in his papers, or those of his political allies and enemies. Washington was a superb strategist and a skilled tactician. During these critical years between the end of the Revolution and the formation of the Union, Washington was deeply involved in land speculation, western expansion, scientific farming, canal building, political affairs, and family matters. While careful to husband his influence and maintain his Olympian stature, Washington deftly maneuvered to direct the nation toward a strong central government able to govern a "rising empire." How he managed to do it is the subject of this book.
LC Classification NumberE312.29.F68 2025
