A fascinating and illuminating account of how George Washington became the single most dominant force in the creation of the United States of America, from award-winning author David O. Stewart.
David O. Stewart turned to writing after a career practicing law in Washington, D.C., defending accused criminals and challenging government actions as unconstitutional. He is a national bestselling and award-winning author of four previous books on American history. He is formerly the president of the Washington Independent Review of Books.
Praise for George Washington
“Stewart has written an outstanding biography that both avoids
hagiography and acknowledges the greatness of Washington’s
character, all while playing close attention to his rarely voiced
but no less fierce political ambitions. . . . Mr. Stewart’s writing
is clear, often superlative, his judgments are nuanced, and the
whole has a narrative drive such a life deserves.”—The Wall Street
Journal
“David O. Stewart brings his characteristic grace and skill to this
portrait of the political George Washington, liberating the most
elusive of our Founders from the mists of myth to discover a shrewd
and approachable human being. At a time when politics seems beyond
redemption, Stewart's book is a welcome reminder of the
possibilities, however imperfect, of the public arena.”—Jon
Meacham, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of His Truth Is Marching
On
“By focusing on the political genius of George Washington, David O.
Stewart has produced an important new portrait of our first
president. As Stewart demonstrates time and time again, with vivid
prose and a wonderful sense of pacing, great leaders are also great
learners. In this time of division and turmoil, this is the book we
need.”—Nathaniel Philbrick, National Book Award–winning author of
In the Hurricane’s Eye: The Genius of George Washington and the
Victory at Yorktown
“David O. Stewart’s innovative and important study of George
Washington’s political career succeeds because it places his
successes as president of the United States within the context of
his whole life and times. The most fascinating thing about
Washington is not how he was great, but how he became great over
the course of a dramatic career, compellingly chronicled in this
book.”—Edward G. Lengel, author of General George Washington: A
Military Life
“In this lively and admirable study, Stewart offers a balanced and
thoughtfully well-written appreciation of George Washington’s life
and leadership. A must for fans of biographies.”—Library Journal
(starred review)
“Engaging . . . Devotees of the Founding Fathers will not want to
miss the volume about the master politician, and American history
buffs will be amazed by Stewart’s ability to hold your attention in
this lengthy tome.”—The Virginia Gazette
“Examines in detail and with excellent analysis how Washington
developed the political skills that would serve him in both war and
peace. . . . A truly fresh look at one of the most chronicled
figures in American history.”—New York Journal of Books
“Under Stewart's energetic hand, the cold-marble hero warms into a
flawed yet remarkable person: ambitious, evenhanded, tender,
callous, impetuous in his youth, wiser with age.”—Washington
Independent Review of Books
“One of the most insightful books about George Washington.
[Stewart's] explanation of Washington as a masterful politician is
important and convincing.”—The Virginia Magazine of History and
Biography
“Stewart addresses the political aptitude of the Father of the
Nation . . .[in this] readable and revealing contemporary look at
Washington.”—Booklist (starred review)
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