The Life of George Washington, Vol. 1 : Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Marshall, John, 1755-1835

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Life of George Washington, Vol. 1" by John Marshall is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. The text provides a detailed biography of George Washington, the commander-in-chief of the American forces during the Revolutionary War, and the first President of the United States. The book is intended to portray Washington's contributions and achievements, delving into both his military strategies and civilian leadership during and after the war for independence. At the start of the work, Marshall outlines the significant historical context surrounding Washington's life, including the American colonies' struggle for independence and the early events leading to the establishment of the United States. He emphasizes Washington's critical role in both military and political spheres, detailing his unyielding leadership during challenging times and the reverence held for him by his contemporaries. The opening sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of Washington's character and legacy, as well as the events that shaped the nascent nation during his era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Linda Cantoni and David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 55.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2006-06-15