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George Washington

By Washington , David B , George;McCoy

Book information

Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers;HarperPress
Year
2012
ISBN
9780007508044, 0007508042
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
578 kB (592277 bytes)
Series
History in an hour
Pages
illustrations (some color)\0
Time added
2020-07-26 19:24:52
-- 1732-1799;Presidents -- United States -- BiograGeorgeHISTORY--United States--Revolutionary Period (1775

Description

Love history' Know your stuff with History in an Hour. George Washington ' a figure synonymous with American history. His image is known worldwide, marked on American currency, postage stamps ' even a state is named after him. George Washington in an Hour explores the man beneath the symbol. This is the essential chronicle of Washington's life ' his rise from middle class Virginian upbringing to America's first President, elected unanimously twice. Explore Washington's legacy ' from securing Independence, to his instrumental role in writing and adopting the American constitution. George Washington in an Hour covers Washington's redefinition of greatness, relinquishing power not once but twice ' at the end of Revolution and his second term in Presidency. Learn why Washington is still considered one of the most influential people in history, and how his impact shaped the world in this engaging overview of his life. Love history' Know your stuff with History in an Hour'

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