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The Great Experiment: George Washington and the American Republic

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Washington's transformation: British subject to American icon.

If you're into the founding moments of the United States, 'The Great Experiment' by John H. Rhodehamel might just be the kind of book you'll appreciate. It dives into George Washington's complex character, illustrating his growth from a British loyalist to a revolutionary leader, and eventually, to a figure who shaped democratic institutions. It's filled with vivid imagery and details that could satiate your hunger for both historical depth and transformative personal narratives.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Great Experiment: George Washington and the American Republic

Regular price ₱440.55 ₱292.05 34% off
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ISBN: 9780300076141
Authors: John Rhodehamel
Date of Publication: 1998-09-10
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Biographies & Memoirs, Politics
Goodreads rating: 4.0
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To most Americans, George Washington is a remote figure encased in myth, more a monument than a man. This new book brings him vividly to life once again, a man who was born a loyal subject of the British crown and became the leader of a radical revolution, a victorious military leader who relinquished the trappings of power to return to farming, a reluctant statesman who forged the institutions of a popular government that have endured for two centuries. John Rhodehamel examines the mingled destinies of Washington and the new American republic, illuminating both the man and his times. He traces Washington’s life before the Revolution and during the war years, the drafting and ratification of the U.S. Constitution, and the Washington presidency, arguing that the key to Washington’s extraordinary stature in the eyes of his contemporaries was his scrupulous obedience to civilian authority and, most of all, his resignation at the end of the Revolution. The text is enhanced by numerous illustrations that reproduce an array of original documents, contemporary portraits, artifacts, and personal memorabilia of Washington and his family. Copublished with the Huntington Library.
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Washington's transformation: British subject to American icon.

If you're into the founding moments of the United States, 'The Great Experiment' by John H. Rhodehamel might just be the kind of book you'll appreciate. It dives into George Washington's complex character, illustrating his growth from a British loyalist to a revolutionary leader, and eventually, to a figure who shaped democratic institutions. It's filled with vivid imagery and details that could satiate your hunger for both historical depth and transformative personal narratives.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.