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A contempary anecdote not only confirms that Martha commanded respect in her own right during her lifetime, but also suggests an awkward truth later historians have preferred to ignorethat without Martha and her fortune, George might never have risen to social, military, and political prominence.Toward the end of his life, George Washington, war hero, retired president, and object of universal fame and veneration, was negotiating to purchase a plot of land in the new capital city, to be named in his honor. The seller, an aged veteran of the Revolution, was reluctant to part with the plot, even to so distinguished a purchaser. Washington persisted until the veterans patience snapped: You think people take every grist that comes from you as the pure grain. What would you have been if you hadnt married the Widow Custis!from the Introduction toMartha Washington: First Lady of LibertyFrom the glittering social life of Virginias wealthiest plantations to the rigors of winter camps during the American Revolution, Martha Washington was a central figure in some of the most important events in American history. Her story is a saga of social conflict, forbidden love affairs, ambiguous wills, mysterious death, heartbreaking loss, and personal and political triumph. Every detail is brought to vivid life in this engaging and astonishing biography of one of the best known, least understood figures in early American life.
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I was really looking forward to reading about Martha Washington, but this book didn't quite meet my expectations. The writing style felt a bit stiff, and I was hoping for more personal anecdotes that could connect with her as a person rather than just her role in history. Disappointing for sure.
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Jamal Robinson
Not What I Expected
I was really looking forward to reading about Martha Washington, but this book didn't quite meet my expectations. The writing style felt a bit stiff, and I was hoping for more personal anecdotes that could connect with her as a person rather than just her role in history. Disappointing for sure.
J
Jamal Robinson
Not What I Expected
I was really looking forward to reading about Martha Washington, but this book didn't quite meet my expectations. The writing style felt a bit stiff, and I was hoping for more personal anecdotes that could connect with her as a person rather than just her role in history. Disappointing for sure.
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Liam O'Reilly
A Fascinating Read About History
I picked up this book on Martha Washington for my history class, and it was surprisingly engaging! The way it dives into her life and contributions really brought the past to life. I learned so much about her role during the revolutionary times; not just as George's wife but as a leader in her own right.
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Liam O'Reilly
A Fascinating Read About History
I picked up this book on Martha Washington for my history class, and it was surprisingly engaging! The way it dives into her life and contributions really brought the past to life. I learned so much about her role during the revolutionary times; not just as George's wife but as a leader in her own right.
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