George Washington: An Historical Biography, (Hardcover)

<p>"George Washington: An Historical Biography" provides an insightful and comprehensive examination of the life of the first President of the United States. Horace Elisha Scudder traces Washington's journey from his early years in Virginia to his emergence as a key military leader and statesman during the most formative years of the American Republic. The narrative focuses on the development of Washington's character and the leadership qualities that enabled him to navigate the complexities of the Revolutionary War and the subsequent challenges of a nascent government.</p><p>By highlighting Washington's role as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and his two terms as President, the work offers a detailed perspective on the strategic and political hurdles faced by the Founding Fathers. Scudder's account emphasizes the person behind the public figure, exploring his sense of duty, his integrity, and his unwavering commitment to the cause of independence. This biography is an essential resource for those interested in the foundational history of the United States and the life of the man often called the father of his country. "George Washington: An Historical Biography" remains a valued literary contribution to American historical scholarship.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>

• George Washington: An Historical Biography, (Hardcover)
• Author: Horace Elisha Scudder
• ISBN: 9781025677989
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-02-14
• Page Count: 376