George Washington

T P Karamanis

• 04 juni 2016
• 9781533530660

Samenvatting:

George Washington needs little introduction. He was a surveyor and entrepreneur in his early life, a patriot, revolutionary and politician, and later became the first President of the United States of America.He is a figure who still draws much admiration from both Americans and people of other nations, as a forward thinker and military leader. There have been many books written about his life in a variety of contexts, some of them encompassing great tomes, but this short book is both concise and informative, giving the reader information about his early life, through the French and Indian wars, his marriage to Martha Washington and his rise to power through the American War of Independence.With short chapters, packed with facts about his life, this book is ideal for those who wish to know more about this enigmatic leader and the men and women he inspired during his momentous life.