George Washington & the Founding of a NationAn esteemed historian offers this absorbing account of the nation's first president's life and times in this "Booklist" Editor's Choice and "School Library Journal" Best Book. Includes photos, maps, charts, prints, and line drawings. |
Contents
Prologue A MAN FOR HIS TIMES | 3 |
A MAN OF GOOD QUALITY | 17 |
THE WORLD ON FIRE | 32 |
Copyright | |
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