Realistic Visionary: A Portrait of George Washington
- ISBN-10
- 0813927412
- ISBN-13
- 9780813927411
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography
- Pages
- 256
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008-02
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press
- Author
- Peter R. Henriques
Description
Examines the accomplishments and mistakes made by George Washington, discussing why he was sensitive to criticism and slow to accept blame, but still managed to envision a free and united America.
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