American Patriarch - Large Print by H W Brands (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Bestselling historian and Pulitzer Prize finalist H. W. Brands explores the life of George Washington, the man who, by his singular virtues, led the American army to independence and set the fledgling republican government on its path to democracy and freedom George Washington was a singular figure in American history, and he remains unmatched.
- About the Author: H. W. BRANDS holds the Jack S. Blanton Sr.
- 845 Pages
- Biography + Autobiography, Presidents & Heads of State
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Book Synopsis
Bestselling historian and Pulitzer Prize finalist H. W. Brands explores the life of George Washington, the man who, by his singular virtues, led the American army to independence and set the fledgling republican government on its path to democracy and freedom George Washington was a singular figure in American history, and he remains unmatched. In his military career, Washington was more than just a leader; he was the embodiment of the American Revolution. As the first president of the United States, he established the norms and expectations that have shaped the presidency ever since. Other men gained military fame; some of these subsequently became president. But none so towered above his contemporaries in both war and peace. From his early military career and role among the Virginia gentry, to his leadership during the American Revolution and reluctant return to public service as the first president of the United States, American Patriarch brings to life the man who became an embodiment of the virtues of America's founding. Within a few years of his 1799 death, Washington was linked in the popular mind to a golden age of civic virtue--an association that continues centuries after his death. In a vivid narrative that confounds expectations, Brands portrays a Washington who perseveres through a shocking series of failures and setbacks, acknowledging his weaknesses but attributing to him a fundamentally solid character and uncovering the qualities that made him an iconic American leader.About the Author
H. W. BRANDS holds the Jack S. Blanton Sr. Chair in History at the University of Texas at Austin. He has written more than a dozen biographies and histories, including The General vs. the President, a New York Times bestseller, and America First, his most recent book. Two of his biographies, The First American and Traitor to His Class, were finalists for the Pulitzer Prize.Dimensions (Overall): 9.25 Inches (H) x 6.13 Inches (W)
Weight: .81 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 845
Genre: Biography + Autobiography
Sub-Genre: Presidents & Heads of State
Publisher: Random House Large Print Publishing
Format: Paperback
Author: H W Brands
Language: English
Street Date: June 9, 2026
TCIN: 1006040577
UPC: 9798217347056
Item Number (DPCI): 247-30-5079
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.81 pounds
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