George Washington : ordinary man, extraordinary leader / by Robert F. Jones

Author:: Jones, Robert F. (Robert Francis), 1935-
Published:: New York : Fordham University Press, 2002.
Edition:: Rev. ed.
Physical Description:: xvi, 231 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm

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Contents:

In the service of Virginia, 1732-1758 -- Gentleman, planter, rebel, 1759-1775 -- In the service of Congress, 1775-1783 -- Interlude on the Potomac, 1784-1789 -- A commission from the people, 1789-1793 -- The task completed? 1793-1797 -- The final commission, 1797-1799 -- Ordinary man, extraordinary leader.

Subject(s):

Washington, George, 1732-1799
Presidents—United States—Biography

ISBN:

0823221865
0823221873 (pbk.)

Bibliography Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [209]-218) and index.

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