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His Excellency: George Washington
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The Author Of Seven Highly Acclaimed Books, Joseph J. Ellis Has Crafted A Landmark Biography That Brings To Life In All His Complexity The Most Important And Perhaps Least Understood Figure In American History, George Washington. With His Careful Attention To Detail And His Lyrical Prose, Ellis Has Set A New Standard For Biography.Drawing From The Newlycatalogued Washington Papers At The University Of Virginia, Joseph Ellis Paints A Full Portraitof George Washingtons Life And Careerfrom His Military Years Through His Two Terms As President. Ellis Illuminates The Difficulties The First Executive Confronted As He Worked To Keep The Emerging Country United In The Face Of Adversarial Factions. He Richly Details Washingtons Private Life And Illustrates The Ways In Which It Influenced His Public Persona. Through Elliss Artful Narration, We Look Inside Washingtonsmarriage And His Subsequent Entrance Into The Upper Echelons Of Virginias Plantation Society. We Come To Understand That It Was By Managing His Own Large Debts To British Merchants That He Experienced Firsthand The Imperiousness Of The British Empire. And We Watch The Evolution Of His Attitude Toward Slavery, Which Led To His Emancipating His Own Slaves In His Will. Throughout, Ellis Peels Back The Layers Of Myth And Uncovers For Us Washington In The Context Of Eighteenthcentury America, Allowing Us To Comprehend The Magnitude Of His Accomplishments And The Character Of His Spirit And Mind.When Washington Died In 1799, Ellis Tells Us,He Was Eulogized As First In The Hearts Of His Countrymen. Since Then, However, His Image Has Been Chisled Onto Mount Rushmore And Printed On The Dollar Bill. He Is On Our Landscape And In Our Wallets But Not, Ellis Argues, In Our Hearts. Ellis Strips Away The Ivy And Legend That Have Grown Up Over The Washington Statue And Recovers The Fleshandblood Man In All His Passionate And Fully Human Prowess.In The Pantheon Of Our Republics Founders, There Were Many Outstanding Individuals. And Yet Each Of Themfranklin, Hamilton, Adams, Jefferson, And Madison Acknowledged Washington To Be His Superior, The Only Indispensable Figure, The One And Only His Excellency. Both Physically And Politically, Washington Towered Over His Peers For Reasons This Book Elucidates. His Excellency Is A Full, Glorious, And Multifaceted Portrait Of The Man Behind Our Countrys Genesis, Sure To Become The Authoritative Biography Of George Washington For Many Decades.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'His Excellency: George Washington'? A: The book focuses on providing a comprehensive biography of George Washington, highlighting both his public achievements and private life, as well as the complexities of his character.
- Q: Who is the author of 'His Excellency: George Washington'? A: The book is authored by Joseph J. Ellis, a renowned historian known for his acclaimed works on American history.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: This edition of the book is a hardcover binding, which provides durability and a premium feel.
- Q: When was 'His Excellency: George Washington' published? A: The book was published on October 26, 2004.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book consists of 352 pages.
- Q: What insights does the book provide about Washington's personal life? A: The book explores Washington's private life, including his marriage and financial struggles, and how these factors influenced his public persona.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in American history? A: Yes, this biography is well-suited for readers interested in American history, particularly those looking to understand George Washington's role and significance.
- Q: What makes this biography different from others about George Washington? A: Joseph J. Ellis's biography is noted for its detailed narrative and depth, drawing from newly cataloged Washington papers to present a nuanced portrait of Washington.
- Q: Does the book address Washington's views on slavery? A: Yes, the book discusses Washington's evolving attitude toward slavery and his decision to emancipate his slaves in his will.
- Q: Is there a specific edition for this book? A: Yes, this is the First Edition of 'His Excellency: George Washington'.